Is Galarian Zapdos V worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 18× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Galarian Zapdos V sells for $170 against $9.41 raw: a $161 spread, 18× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.04) 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)
- $9.41
- PSA 10
- $170
- PSA 9
- $23.04
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 | $170 | +$136 | +$111 | +$10.64 |
| PSA 9 | $23.04 | −$11.37 | −$36.37 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $21.86 | −$12.55 | −$37.55 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $9.41 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% | $59.79 | +$0.38 |
| 50% | $96.55 | +$37.14 |
| 75% | $133 | +$73.89 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 25%. 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 | $170 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $43.80 | −$126 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $170 | $43.80 | — |
| 9 | $23.04 | $29.94 | $15.50 |
| 8.5 | — | $6.50 | — |
| 8 | $21.86 | — | — |
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Grading Galarian Zapdos V — FAQ
Is Galarian Zapdos V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Galarian Zapdos V sells for $170 against $9.41 raw: a $161 spread, 18× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.04) 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 Zapdos V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Galarian Zapdos V (Chilling Reign 173/198) sells for about $170 versus $9.41 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Galarian Zapdos V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $170, ahead of CGC 10 at $43.80. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Galarian Zapdos V 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 Zapdos V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Galarian Zapdos V breaks even when it gems about 25% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $23.04).
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