Is Galarian Zapdos worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 14× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Galarian Zapdos sells for $157 against $11.11 raw: a $145 spread, 14× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($25.00) 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)
- $11.11
- PSA 10
- $157
- PSA 9
- $25.00
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $157 | +$120 | +$95.40 | −$4.60 |
| PSA 9 | $25.00 | −$11.11 | −$36.11 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $13.03 | −$23.08 | −$48.08 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $11.11 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% | $57.88 | −$3.23 |
| 50% | $90.75 | +$29.64 |
| 75% | $124 | +$62.52 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 27%. 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 | $157 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.00 | −$130 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $157 | $27.00 | — |
| 9 | $25.00 | $12.00 | $20.07 |
| 8.5 | — | $344 | — |
| 8 | $13.03 | — | — |
| 7 | $19.00 | — | — |
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Grading Galarian Zapdos — FAQ
Is Galarian Zapdos worth grading?
A PSA 10 Galarian Zapdos sells for $157 against $11.11 raw: a $145 spread, 14× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($25.00) 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 (SWSH Black Star Promos) sells for about $157 versus $11.11 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Galarian Zapdos?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $157, ahead of CGC 10 at $27.00. 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 27% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $25.00).
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