Is Zamazenta V worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Zamazenta V sell for $21.99, only $21.04 above the $0.95 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Even a PSA 9 ($33.35) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.95
- PSA 10
- $21.99
- PSA 9
- $33.35
- Gem premium
- 23×
- 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 | $21.99 | −$3.96 | −$28.96 | −$129 |
| PSA 9 | $33.35 | +$7.40 | −$17.60 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $12.00 | −$13.95 | −$38.95 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $0.95 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% | $30.51 | −$20.44 |
| 50% | $27.67 | −$23.28 |
| 75% | $24.83 | −$26.12 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $26.95 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $21.99 | −$4.96 | 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 Zamazenta V — FAQ
Is Zamazenta V worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Zamazenta V sell for $21.99, only $21.04 above the $0.95 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Even a PSA 9 ($33.35) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Zamazenta V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Zamazenta V (SWSH Black Star Promos) sells for about $21.99 versus $0.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 23× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Zamazenta V?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $26.95, ahead of PSA 10 at $21.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Zamazenta V need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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.
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