Is メガディアンシーex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 メガディアンシーex brings $43.74 versus $4.45 raw — a $39.29 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.43) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.45
- PSA 10
- $43.74
- PSA 9
- $24.43
- Gem premium
- 9.8×
- 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 | $43.74 | +$14.29 | −$10.71 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $24.43 | −$5.02 | −$30.02 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $25.00 | −$4.45 | −$29.45 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $4.45 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% | $29.26 | −$25.19 |
| 50% | $34.09 | −$20.36 |
| 75% | $38.91 | −$15.54 |
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 | $82.03 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| BGS 10 | $47.00 | −$35.03 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $43.74 | −$38.29 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.05 | −$55.98 | 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 | $43.74 | $26.05 | $47.00 | $82.03 | $33.41 |
| 9.5 | — | $15.83 | $28.00 | — | — |
| 9 | $24.43 | $8.01 | — | $24.95 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $7.78 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $25.00 | $16.00 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $7.50 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading メガディアンシーex — FAQ
Is メガディアンシーex worth grading?
A PSA 10 メガディアンシーex brings $43.74 versus $4.45 raw — a $39.29 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.43) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 メガディアンシーex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 メガディアンシーex (MEGAドリームex 227/193) sells for about $43.74 versus $4.45 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.8× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for メガディアンシーex?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $82.03, ahead of BGS 10 at $47.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does メガディアンシー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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