Is Metagross ex worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Metagross ex sells for $3,252 against $80.01 raw: a $3,172 spread, 41× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($418) 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)
- $80.01
- PSA 10
- $3,252
- PSA 9
- $418
- Gem premium
- 41×
- 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 | $3,252 | +$3,147 | +$3,122 | +$3,022 |
| PSA 9 | $418 | +$313 | +$288 | +$188 |
| PSA 8 | $207 | +$101 | +$76.50 | −$23.50 |
Net = sale price − $80.01 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% | $1,127 | +$997 |
| 50% | $1,835 | +$1,705 |
| 75% | $2,544 | +$2,414 |
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 | $3,252 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $363 | −$2,889 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $3,252 | $363 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $115 | — | — |
| 9 | $418 | $181 | $207 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $78.23 | $165 | — |
| 8 | $207 | $150 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $66.98 | — | — |
| 7 | $146 | $47.00 | — | — |
| 6 | $94.57 | — | — | $87.13 |
| 5 | $63.74 | — | — | — |
| 3 | $62.00 | — | — | — |
| 1 | $126 | — | — | — |
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Grading Metagross ex — FAQ
Is Metagross ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Metagross ex sells for $3,252 against $80.01 raw: a $3,172 spread, 41× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($418) 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 ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Metagross ex (Power Keepers 95/108) sells for about $3,252 versus $80.01 for a raw near-mint copy — a 41× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Metagross ex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $3,252, ahead of CGC 10 at $363. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Metagross ex 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?
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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