Is メガシビルドンex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 メガシビルドンex brings $31.40 versus $2.37 raw — a $29.03 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($21.95) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.37
- PSA 10
- $31.40
- PSA 9
- $21.95
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $31.40 | +$4.03 | −$20.97 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $21.95 | −$5.42 | −$30.42 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $14.48 | −$12.89 | −$37.89 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $2.37 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% | $24.31 | −$28.06 |
| 50% | $26.67 | −$25.70 |
| 75% | $29.04 | −$23.33 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $54.56 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| BGS 10 | $46.10 | −$8.46 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $31.40 | −$23.16 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $17.41 | −$37.15 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $31.40 | $17.41 | $46.10 | $54.56 | $37.49 |
| 9.5 | — | $9.94 | $19.09 | — | — |
| 9 | $21.95 | $15.58 | — | $9.88 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $8.56 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $14.48 | $5.51 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $18.50 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading メガシビルドンex — FAQ
Is メガシビルドンex worth grading?
A PSA 10 メガシビルドンex brings $31.40 versus $2.37 raw — a $29.03 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($21.95) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 メガシビルドンex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 メガシビルドンex (MEGAドリームex 225/193) sells for about $31.40 versus $2.37 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for メガシビルドンex?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $54.56, ahead of BGS 10 at $46.10. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does メガシビルドンex need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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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