Is Metapod worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Metapod sells for $500 against $1.37 raw: a $499 spread, 365× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.83) 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)
- $1.37
- PSA 10
- $500
- PSA 9
- $49.83
- Gem premium
- 365×
- 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 | $500 | +$474 | +$449 | +$349 |
| PSA 9 | $49.83 | +$23.46 | −$1.54 | −$102 |
| PSA 8 | $53.03 | +$26.66 | +$1.66 | −$98.34 |
Net = sale price − $1.37 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% | $162 | +$111 |
| 50% | $275 | +$224 |
| 75% | $387 | +$336 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 0%. 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 | $500 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $130 | −$370 | 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 | $500 | $130 |
| 9 | $15.00 | — |
| 8 | $53.03 | — |
| 7 | $7.00 | — |
| 6 | $18.50 | — |
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Grading Metapod — FAQ
Is Metapod worth grading?
A PSA 10 Metapod sells for $500 against $1.37 raw: a $499 spread, 365× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.83) 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 Metapod worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Metapod (FireRed & LeafGreen 39/112) sells for about $500 versus $1.37 for a raw near-mint copy — a 365× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Metapod?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $500, ahead of CGC 10 at $130. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Metapod 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 Metapod break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Metapod breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $49.83).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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