Is Metagross worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Metagross sells for $525 against $4.02 raw: a $521 spread, 131× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.35) 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)
- $4.02
- PSA 10
- $525
- PSA 9
- $50.35
- Gem premium
- 131×
- 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 | $525 | +$496 | +$471 | +$371 |
| PSA 9 | $50.35 | +$21.33 | −$3.67 | −$104 |
| PSA 8 | $42.68 | +$13.66 | −$11.34 | −$111 |
Net = sale price − $4.02 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% | $169 | +$115 |
| 50% | $288 | +$234 |
| 75% | $406 | +$352 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 | $1,076 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $162 | −$914 | 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 | $1,076 | $162 | — | $341 |
| 9.5 | — | $50.00 | — | — |
| 9 | $142 | $44.99 | $150 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $40.86 | $27.00 | — |
| 8 | $93.96 | $13.00 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $16.00 | — | — |
| 7 | $55.66 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $54.16 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $10.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading Metagross — FAQ
Is Metagross worth grading?
A PSA 10 Metagross sells for $525 against $4.02 raw: a $521 spread, 131× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.35) 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 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Metagross (Hidden Legends 11/101) sells for about $525 versus $4.02 for a raw near-mint copy — a 131× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Metagross?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,076, ahead of CGC 10 at $162. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Metagross 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 Metagross break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Metagross breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $50.35).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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