Is Zacian LV.X worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Zacian LV.X sells for $346 against $3.50 raw: a $343 spread, 99× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.92) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.50
- PSA 10
- $346
- PSA 9
- $40.92
- Gem premium
- 99×
- 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 | $346 | +$318 | +$293 | +$193 |
| PSA 9 | $40.92 | +$12.42 | −$12.58 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $14.70 | −$13.80 | −$38.80 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $3.50 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% | $117 | +$63.75 |
| 50% | $194 | +$140 |
| 75% | $270 | +$216 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 4%. 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 | $346 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $200 | −$146 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $175 | −$171 | 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 | SGC | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $346 | $200 | $175 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $13.79 | — | — |
| 9 | $40.92 | $8.61 | — | $15.07 |
| 8.5 | — | $1.25 | — | — |
| 8 | $14.70 | — | — | $15.49 |
| 7 | $12.97 | — | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $3.50 | — | — |
| 6 | $10.83 | — | — | — |
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Grading Zacian LV.X — FAQ
Is Zacian LV.X worth grading?
A PSA 10 Zacian LV.X sells for $346 against $3.50 raw: a $343 spread, 99× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.92) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Zacian LV.X worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Zacian LV.X (SWSH Black Star Promos) sells for about $346 versus $3.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 99× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Zacian LV.X?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $346, ahead of CGC 10 at $200. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Zacian LV.X 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 LV.X break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Zacian LV.X breaks even when it gems about 4% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $40.92).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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