Is メガリザードンXex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 メガリザードンXex brings $71.67 versus $30.12 raw — a $41.55 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($34.21) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $30.12
- PSA 10
- $71.67
- PSA 9
- $34.21
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- As of
- Sep 28, 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 | $71.67 | +$16.55 | −$8.45 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $34.21 | −$20.91 | −$45.91 | −$146 |
| PSA 8 | $27.54 | −$27.58 | −$52.58 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $30.12 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% | $43.58 | −$36.55 |
| 50% | $52.94 | −$27.18 |
| 75% | $62.30 | −$17.81 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $329 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $250 | −$79.37 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $113 | −$217 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $71.67 | −$258 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $41.98 | −$287 | 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.
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Grading メガリザードンXex — FAQ
Is メガリザードンXex worth grading?
A PSA 10 メガリザードンXex brings $71.67 versus $30.12 raw — a $41.55 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($34.21) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 メガリザードンXex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 メガリザードンXex (MEGAドリームex 223/193) sells for about $71.67 versus $30.12 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.4× premium as of Sep 28, 2026.
Which grading company is best for メガリザードンXex?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $329, ahead of SGC 10 at $250. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does メガリザードンXex need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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.
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