Is Hisuian Zoroark V worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 38× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Hisuian Zoroark V sells for $69.89 against $1.83 raw: a $68.06 spread, 38× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.93) 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)
- $1.83
- PSA 10
- $69.89
- PSA 9
- $24.93
- Gem premium
- 38×
- 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 | $69.89 | +$43.06 | +$18.06 | −$81.94 |
| PSA 9 | $24.93 | −$1.90 | −$26.90 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $24.99 | −$1.84 | −$26.84 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $1.83 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% | $36.17 | −$15.66 |
| 50% | $47.41 | −$4.42 |
| 75% | $58.65 | +$6.82 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 60%. 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 | $69.89 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $50.00 | −$19.89 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $11.58 | −$58.31 | 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.
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Grading Hisuian Zoroark V — FAQ
Is Hisuian Zoroark V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hisuian Zoroark V sells for $69.89 against $1.83 raw: a $68.06 spread, 38× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.93) 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 Hisuian Zoroark V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hisuian Zoroark V (SWSH Black Star Promos) sells for about $69.89 versus $1.83 for a raw near-mint copy — a 38× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hisuian Zoroark V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $69.89, ahead of TAG 10 at $50.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hisuian Zoroark 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 Hisuian Zoroark V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Hisuian Zoroark V breaks even when it gems about 60% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $24.93).
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