Is Metagross worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 8 Metagross sells for $184 against $80.86 raw: a $104 spread, 2.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($116) 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)
- $80.86
- PSA 8
- $184
- PSA 9
- $116
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- 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 8 | $184 | +$78.50 | +$53.50 | −$46.50 |
| PSA 9 | $116 | +$9.87 | −$15.13 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $184 | +$78.50 | +$53.50 | −$46.50 |
Net = sale price − $80.86 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% | $133 | +$2.03 |
| 50% | $150 | +$19.19 |
| 75% | $167 | +$36.34 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 22%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading Metagross — FAQ
Is Metagross worth grading?
A PSA 8 Metagross sells for $184 against $80.86 raw: a $104 spread, 2.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($116) 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 22% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $116).
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