Is Metagross worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 9 Metagross sells for $90.77 against $14.37 raw: a $76.40 spread, 6.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.90) 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)
- $14.37
- PSA 9
- $90.77
- PSA 9
- $48.90
- Gem premium
- 6.3×
- 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 9 | $90.77 | +$51.40 | +$26.40 | −$73.60 |
| PSA 9 | $48.90 | +$9.53 | −$15.47 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $32.29 | −$7.08 | −$32.08 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $14.37 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% | $59.37 | −$5.00 |
| 50% | $69.83 | +$5.46 |
| 75% | $80.30 | +$15.93 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 37%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 9.5 | — | $46.67 |
| 9 | $90.77 | $25.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $24.92 |
| 8 | $32.29 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $6.00 |
| 6 | $56.79 | — |
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Grading Metagross — FAQ
Is Metagross worth grading?
A PSA 9 Metagross sells for $90.77 against $14.37 raw: a $76.40 spread, 6.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.90) 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.
What gem rate makes grading Metagross break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Metagross breaks even when it gems about 37% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $48.90).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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