Is Mewtwo-EX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mewtwo-EX sells for $81.38 against $8.24 raw: a $73.14 spread, 9.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.04) 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)
- $8.24
- PSA 10
- $81.38
- PSA 9
- $45.04
- Gem premium
- 9.9×
- 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 | $81.38 | +$48.14 | +$23.14 | −$76.86 |
| PSA 9 | $45.04 | +$11.80 | −$13.20 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $72.39 | +$39.15 | +$14.15 | −$85.85 |
Net = sale price − $8.24 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% | $54.13 | −$4.12 |
| 50% | $63.21 | +$4.97 |
| 75% | $72.30 | +$14.06 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 36%. 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 | $468 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $215 | −$252 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $468 | $215 | $88.61 |
| 9 | $79.93 | $7.50 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $225 | — |
| 8 | $16.00 | $182 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $139 | — |
| 7 | $31.30 | $190 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $88.81 | — |
| 6 | $13.00 | $168 | — |
| 5.5 | — | $203 | — |
| 5 | $11.50 | $172 | — |
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Grading Mewtwo-EX — FAQ
Is Mewtwo-EX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mewtwo-EX sells for $81.38 against $8.24 raw: a $73.14 spread, 9.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.04) 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 $81.38 versus $8.24 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.9× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mewtwo-EX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $468, ahead of CGC 10 at $215. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mewtwo-EX 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 Mewtwo-EX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mewtwo-EX breaks even when it gems about 36% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $45.04).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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