Is Mewtwo LV.X worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mewtwo LV.X brings $320 versus $110 raw — a $210 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($50.49) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $110
- PSA 10
- $320
- PSA 9
- $50.49
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 | $320 | +$185 | +$160 | +$60.35 |
| PSA 9 | $50.49 | −$84.51 | −$110 | −$210 |
| PSA 8 | $356 | +$221 | +$196 | +$95.97 |
Net = sale price − $110 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% | $118 | −$42.04 |
| 50% | $185 | +$25.42 |
| 75% | $253 | +$92.89 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 41%. 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 | $320 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $150 | −$170 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
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 | BGS | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $320 | — | $150 | $130 |
| 9 | $50.49 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $356 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $15.02 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $25.03 | — | — | — |
| 3 | — | $13.89 | — | — |
| 2 | $9.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading Mewtwo LV.X — FAQ
Is Mewtwo LV.X worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mewtwo LV.X brings $320 versus $110 raw — a $210 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($50.49) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Mewtwo LV.X worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mewtwo LV.X (DP Black Star Promos DP28) sells for about $320 versus $110 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.9× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mewtwo LV.X?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $320, ahead of TAG 10 at $150. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mewtwo LV.X 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 LV.X break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mewtwo LV.X breaks even when it gems about 41% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $50.49).
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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