Is メガルチャブルex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 メガルチャブルex brings $34.24 versus $4.73 raw — a $29.51 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.73
- PSA 10
- $34.24
- PSA 9
- $18.00
- Gem premium
- 7.2×
- 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 | $34.24 | +$4.51 | −$20.49 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $18.00 | −$11.73 | −$36.73 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $17.50 | −$12.23 | −$37.23 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $4.73 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% | $22.06 | −$32.67 |
| 50% | $26.12 | −$28.61 |
| 75% | $30.18 | −$24.55 |
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 | $64.94 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $34.24 | −$30.70 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $17.54 | −$47.40 | 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 | $34.24 | $17.54 | — | $64.94 | $31.84 |
| 9.5 | — | $13.32 | $86.00 | — | — |
| 9 | $18.00 | $13.60 | — | $15.95 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $3.76 | — | $18.34 | — |
| 8 | $17.50 | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | $8.50 | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | $13.99 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading メガルチャブルex — FAQ
Is メガルチャブルex worth grading?
A PSA 10 メガルチャブルex brings $34.24 versus $4.73 raw — a $29.51 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 メガルチャブルex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 メガルチャブルex (MEGAドリームex 229/193) sells for about $34.24 versus $4.73 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.2× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for メガルチャブルex?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $64.94, ahead of PSA 10 at $34.24. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does メガルチャブル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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