Is Metagross δ worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Metagross δ sells for $798 against $107 raw: a $691 spread, 7.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($246) 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)
- $107
- PSA 10
- $798
- PSA 9
- $246
- Gem premium
- 7.4×
- 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 | $798 | +$666 | +$641 | +$541 |
| PSA 9 | $246 | +$114 | +$88.87 | −$11.13 |
| PSA 8 | $119 | −$13.19 | −$38.19 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $107 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% | $384 | +$227 |
| 50% | $522 | +$365 |
| 75% | $660 | +$503 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $3,080 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $659 | −$2,422 | 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 | BGS | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $3,080 | $659 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $125 | — | — |
| 9 | $642 | $280 | $3,879 | — |
| 8.5 | $217 | $38.40 | $59.89 | — |
| 8 | $227 | $71.24 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $69.99 | — | — |
| 7 | $187 | $17.00 | — | — |
| 6 | $80.00 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $75.00 | — | — | — |
| 4 | $65.82 | — | — | $1,093 |
| 2 | $89.99 | — | — | — |
| 1 | $238 | — | — | — |
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Grading Metagross δ — FAQ
Is Metagross δ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Metagross δ sells for $798 against $107 raw: a $691 spread, 7.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($246) 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 Metagross δ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Metagross δ (Delta Species 11/113) sells for about $798 versus $107 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.4× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Metagross δ?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $3,080, ahead of CGC 10 at $659. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Metagross δ 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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