Is Galarian Zapdos worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 36× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Galarian Zapdos sells for $126 against $3.52 raw: a $122 spread, 36× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.24) 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)
- $3.52
- PSA 10
- $126
- PSA 9
- $19.24
- Gem premium
- 36×
- 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 | $126 | +$97.07 | +$72.07 | −$27.93 |
| PSA 9 | $19.24 | −$9.28 | −$34.28 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $14.71 | −$13.81 | −$38.81 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $3.52 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% | $45.83 | −$7.69 |
| 50% | $72.42 | +$18.90 |
| 75% | $99.00 | +$45.48 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 32%. 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 | $126 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $95.52 | −$30.07 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $36.50 | −$89.09 | 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 | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $126 | $36.50 | — | $95.52 | $60.28 |
| 9.5 | — | $14.65 | — | — | — |
| 9 | $19.24 | $7.04 | $14.51 | $24.19 | $24.19 |
| 8.5 | — | $15.87 | $10.00 | — | — |
| 8 | $14.71 | $16.41 | — | $15.50 | — |
| 7 | $11.97 | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | $17.91 | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | $7.01 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Galarian Zapdos — FAQ
Is Galarian Zapdos worth grading?
A PSA 10 Galarian Zapdos sells for $126 against $3.52 raw: a $122 spread, 36× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.24) 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 $126 versus $3.52 for a raw near-mint copy — a 36× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Galarian Zapdos?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $126, ahead of TAG 10 at $95.52. 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 32% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $19.24).
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