Is Zacian V worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 27× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Zacian V sells for $143 against $5.32 raw: a $138 spread, 27× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($10.67) 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)
- $5.32
- PSA 10
- $143
- PSA 9
- $10.67
- Gem premium
- 27×
- 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 | $143 | +$113 | +$87.72 | −$12.28 |
| PSA 9 | $10.67 | −$19.65 | −$44.65 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $28.55 | −$1.77 | −$26.77 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $5.32 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% | $43.76 | −$11.56 |
| 50% | $76.85 | +$21.53 |
| 75% | $110 | +$54.63 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 34%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $190 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $143 | −$46.95 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $64.23 | −$126 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $143 | $64.23 | — | $190 |
| 9.5 | — | $16.92 | $14.00 | — |
| 9 | $10.67 | $24.93 | $12.91 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $11.00 | — | — |
| 8 | $28.55 | $10.00 | — | — |
| 6 | — | $6.00 | — | — |
| 5 | $8.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading Zacian V — FAQ
Is Zacian V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Zacian V sells for $143 against $5.32 raw: a $138 spread, 27× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($10.67) 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 $143 versus $5.32 for a raw near-mint copy — a 27× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Zacian V?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $190, ahead of PSA 10 at $143. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Zacian V need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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 34% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $10.67).
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