Is Zacian V worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 11× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Zacian V sells for $147 against $13.20 raw: a $134 spread, 11× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.78) 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)
- $13.20
- PSA 10
- $147
- PSA 9
- $24.78
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $147 | +$109 | +$84.14 | −$15.86 |
| PSA 9 | $24.78 | −$13.42 | −$38.42 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $7.58 | −$30.62 | −$55.62 | −$156 |
Net = sale price − $13.20 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% | $55.42 | −$7.78 |
| 50% | $86.06 | +$22.86 |
| 75% | $117 | +$53.50 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 31%. 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 | $147 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $140 | −$7.41 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $60.24 | −$87.10 | 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 | $147 | $60.24 | — | — | $140 |
| 9.5 | — | $19.22 | $29.90 | $11.97 | — |
| 9 | $24.78 | $14.31 | $10.73 | $4.00 | $50.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $9.92 | $24.60 | — | $18.00 |
| 8 | $7.58 | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | $9.51 | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | $13.00 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Zacian V — FAQ
Is Zacian V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Zacian V sells for $147 against $13.20 raw: a $134 spread, 11× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.78) 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 Zacian V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Zacian V (SWSH Black Star Promos) sells for about $147 versus $13.20 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Zacian V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $147, ahead of TAG 10 at $140. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Zacian 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 Zacian V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Zacian V breaks even when it gems about 31% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $24.78).
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