Is Zamazenta worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Zamazenta sell for $15.74, only $11.99 above the $3.75 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.98) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.75
- PSA 10
- $15.74
- PSA 9
- $14.98
- Gem premium
- 4.2×
- 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 | $15.74 | −$13.01 | −$38.01 | −$138 |
| PSA 9 | $14.98 | −$13.77 | −$38.77 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $3.75 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% | $15.17 | −$38.58 |
| 50% | $15.36 | −$38.39 |
| 75% | $15.55 | −$38.20 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $35.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $29.86 | −$5.14 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $15.74 | −$19.26 | 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 — FAQ
Is Zamazenta worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Zamazenta sell for $15.74, only $11.99 above the $3.75 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.98) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Zamazenta worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Zamazenta (SWSH Black Star Promos) sells for about $15.74 versus $3.75 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.2× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Zamazenta?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $35.00, ahead of CGC 10 at $29.86. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Zamazenta 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.
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