Is Metapod worth grading?
Pokémon · Legendary Collection · 54/110 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Metapod sells for $52.47 against $2.27 raw: a $50.20 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.69) 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)
- $2.27
- PSA 10
- $52.47
- PSA 9
- $38.69
- Gem premium
- 23×
- As of
- Oct 2, 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 | $52.47 | +$25.20 | +$0.20 | −$99.80 |
| PSA 9 | $38.69 | +$11.42 | −$13.58 | −$114 |
| PSA 8 | $31.91 | +$4.64 | −$20.36 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $2.27 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% | $42.13 | −$10.14 |
| 50% | $45.58 | −$6.69 |
| 75% | $49.02 | −$3.25 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 99%. 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 | $3,146 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $720 | −$2,426 | 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 Metapod — FAQ
Is Metapod worth grading?
A PSA 10 Metapod sells for $52.47 against $2.27 raw: a $50.20 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.69) 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 Metapod worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Metapod (Legendary Collection 54/110) sells for about $52.47 versus $2.27 for a raw near-mint copy — a 23× premium as of Oct 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Metapod?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $3,146, ahead of CGC 10 at $720. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Metapod 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 Metapod break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Metapod breaks even when it gems about 99% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $38.69).
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