Is Mewtwo worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mewtwo sells for $1,950 against $28.50 raw: a $1,921 spread, 68× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($196) 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)
- $28.50
- PSA 10
- $1,950
- PSA 9
- $196
- Gem premium
- 68×
- As of
- Oct 3, 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 | $1,950 | +$1,896 | +$1,871 | +$1,771 |
| PSA 9 | $196 | +$142 | +$117 | +$17.14 |
| PSA 8 | $90.12 | +$36.62 | +$11.62 | −$88.38 |
Net = sale price − $28.50 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% | $634 | +$556 |
| 50% | $1,073 | +$994 |
| 75% | $1,511 | +$1,433 |
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 | $1,950 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $778 | −$1,172 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $225 | −$1,725 | 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 Mewtwo — FAQ
Is Mewtwo worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mewtwo sells for $1,950 against $28.50 raw: a $1,921 spread, 68× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($196) 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 Mewtwo worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mewtwo (Wizards Black Star Promos 14) sells for about $1,950 versus $28.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 68× premium as of Oct 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mewtwo?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,950, ahead of CGC 10 at $778. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mewtwo 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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