Is Mewtwo-EX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mewtwo-EX sells for $79.19 against $31.52 raw: a $47.67 spread, 2.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($153) 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)
- $31.52
- PSA 10
- $79.19
- PSA 9
- $153
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- As of
- Sep 27, 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 | $79.19 | +$22.67 | −$2.33 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $153 | +$96.00 | +$71.00 | −$29.00 |
| PSA 8 | $71.57 | +$15.05 | −$9.95 | −$110 |
Net = sale price − $31.52 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% | $134 | +$52.67 |
| 50% | $116 | +$34.34 |
| 75% | $97.52 | +$16.00 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 97%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $134 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $79.19 | −$55.05 | 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-EX — FAQ
Is Mewtwo-EX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mewtwo-EX sells for $79.19 against $31.52 raw: a $47.67 spread, 2.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($153) 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-EX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mewtwo-EX (Next Destinies 54/99) sells for about $79.19 versus $31.52 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mewtwo-EX?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $134, ahead of PSA 10 at $79.19. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mewtwo-EX need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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 Mewtwo-EX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mewtwo-EX breaks even when it gems about 97% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $153).
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