Is Galarian Zapdos worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 156× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Galarian Zapdos sells for $80.96 against $0.52 raw: a $80.44 spread, 156× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.20) 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)
- $0.52
- PSA 10
- $80.96
- PSA 9
- $18.20
- Gem premium
- 156×
- As of
- Sep 26, 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 | $80.96 | +$55.44 | +$30.44 | −$69.56 |
| PSA 9 | $18.20 | −$7.32 | −$32.32 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $7.41 | −$18.11 | −$43.11 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $0.52 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% | $33.89 | −$16.63 |
| 50% | $49.58 | −$0.94 |
| 75% | $65.27 | +$14.75 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 51%. 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 | $80.96 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $40.00 | −$40.96 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $10.30 | −$70.66 | 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.
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Grading Galarian Zapdos — FAQ
Is Galarian Zapdos worth grading?
A PSA 10 Galarian Zapdos sells for $80.96 against $0.52 raw: a $80.44 spread, 156× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.20) 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 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Galarian Zapdos (Evolving Skies 082/203) sells for about $80.96 versus $0.52 for a raw near-mint copy — a 156× premium as of Sep 26, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Galarian Zapdos?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $80.96, ahead of TAG 10 at $40.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Galarian Zapdos 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 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Galarian Zapdos breaks even when it gems about 51% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $18.20).
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