Is Metang worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
CGC 10 copies of Metang sell for $23.80, only $23.42 above the $0.38 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.38
- CGC 10
- $23.80
- Gem premium
- 63×
- 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 — CGC 10 | $23.80 | −$1.58 | −$26.58 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $12.38 | −$13.00 | −$38.00 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $0.38 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $23.80 | best | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | — | $23.80 |
| 9.5 | — | $9.07 |
| 9 | — | $5.64 |
| 8.5 | — | $8.99 |
| 8 | $12.38 | $14.95 |
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Grading Metang — FAQ
Is Metang worth grading?
CGC 10 copies of Metang sell for $23.80, only $23.42 above the $0.38 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
What centering does Metang 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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