Is Galarian Zigzagoon worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 49× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Galarian Zigzagoon sells for $113 against $2.31 raw: a $111 spread, 49× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($9.55) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.31
- PSA 10
- $113
- PSA 9
- $9.55
- Gem premium
- 49×
- As of
- Aug 10, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $113 | +$85.77 | +$60.77 | −$39.23 |
| PSA 9 | $9.55 | −$17.76 | −$42.76 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $2.31 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $35.43 | −$16.88 |
| 50% | $61.31 | +$9.00 |
| 75% | $87.20 | +$34.89 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 41%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $113 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $30.00 | −$83.08 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $12.97 | −$100 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $113 | $12.97 | $30.00 |
| 9 | $9.55 | $8.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | — | $15.00 |
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Grading Galarian Zigzagoon — FAQ
Is Galarian Zigzagoon worth grading?
A PSA 10 Galarian Zigzagoon sells for $113 against $2.31 raw: a $111 spread, 49× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($9.55) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Galarian Zigzagoon worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Galarian Zigzagoon (Shining Fates Shiny Vault SV078/SV122) sells for about $113 versus $2.31 for a raw near-mint copy — a 49× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Galarian Zigzagoon?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $113, ahead of SGC 10 at $30.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Galarian Zigzagoon need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
What gem rate makes grading Galarian Zigzagoon break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Galarian Zigzagoon breaks even when it gems about 41% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $9.55).
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