Is Galarian Zapdos V worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 7.0× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Galarian Zapdos V sells for $97.53 against $13.97 raw: a $83.56 spread, 7.0× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($33.06) 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)
- $13.97
- PSA 10
- $97.53
- PSA 9
- $33.06
- Gem premium
- 7.0×
- 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 | $97.53 | +$58.56 | +$33.56 | −$66.44 |
| PSA 9 | $33.06 | −$5.91 | −$30.91 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $23.13 | −$15.84 | −$40.84 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $13.97 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% | $49.18 | −$14.79 |
| 50% | $65.30 | +$1.33 |
| 75% | $81.41 | +$17.44 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 48%. 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 | $97.53 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $91.85 | −$5.68 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $45.37 | −$52.16 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $18.00 | −$79.53 | 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 V — FAQ
Is Galarian Zapdos V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Galarian Zapdos V sells for $97.53 against $13.97 raw: a $83.56 spread, 7.0× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($33.06) 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 (Brilliant Stars 182/172) sells for about $97.53 versus $13.97 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.0× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Galarian Zapdos V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $97.53, ahead of BGS 10 at $91.85. 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 48% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $33.06).
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