Is Zekrom worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Zekrom sells for $52,800 against $116 raw: a $52,684 spread, 453× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($807) 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)
- $116
- PSA 10
- $52,800
- PSA 9
- $807
- Gem premium
- 453×
- As of
- Oct 12, 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 | $52,800 | +$52,659 | +$52,634 | +$52,534 |
| PSA 9 | $807 | +$666 | +$641 | +$541 |
| PSA 8 | $415 | +$274 | +$249 | +$149 |
Net = sale price − $116 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% | $13,805 | +$13,639 |
| 50% | $26,804 | +$26,637 |
| 75% | $39,802 | +$39,635 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $52,800 | best | 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 Zekrom — FAQ
Is Zekrom worth grading?
A PSA 10 Zekrom sells for $52,800 against $116 raw: a $52,684 spread, 453× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($807) 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 Zekrom worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Zekrom (XY Black Star Promos XY76) sells for about $52,800 versus $116 for a raw near-mint copy — a 453× premium as of Oct 12, 2026.
What centering does Zekrom 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.
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