Is Galarian Zapdos V worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Galarian Zapdos V brings $175 versus $66.59 raw — a $109 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($59.66) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $66.59
- PSA 10
- $175
- PSA 9
- $59.66
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- 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 | $175 | +$83.71 | +$58.71 | −$41.29 |
| PSA 9 | $59.66 | −$31.93 | −$56.93 | −$157 |
| PSA 8 | $47.11 | −$44.48 | −$69.48 | −$169 |
Net = sale price − $66.59 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% | $88.57 | −$28.02 |
| 50% | $117 | +$0.89 |
| 75% | $146 | +$29.80 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 49%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $372 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $175 | −$196 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $128 | −$244 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| SGC 10 | $107 | −$265 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $71.16 | −$301 | 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 | BGS | SGC | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $175 | $71.16 | $372 | $107 | $128 |
| 9.5 | — | $63.42 | $106 | $55.00 | — |
| 9 | $59.66 | $53.54 | $53.78 | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | $33.00 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $47.11 | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | $59.72 | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | $33.01 | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | $37.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | $55.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 1.5 | $35.00 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Galarian Zapdos V — FAQ
Is Galarian Zapdos V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Galarian Zapdos V brings $175 versus $66.59 raw — a $109 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($59.66) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Galarian Zapdos V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Galarian Zapdos V (Chilling Reign 174/198) sells for about $175 versus $66.59 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.6× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Galarian Zapdos V?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $372, ahead of PSA 10 at $175. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Galarian Zapdos V need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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 49% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $59.66).
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