Is メガゲンガーex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 メガゲンガーex brings $613 versus $413 raw — a $201 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($373) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $413
- PSA 10
- $613
- PSA 9
- $373
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- As of
- Aug 18, 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 | $613 | +$176 | +$151 | +$50.90 |
| PSA 9 | $373 | −$64.69 | −$89.69 | −$190 |
| PSA 8 | $371 | −$66.90 | −$91.90 | −$192 |
Net = sale price − $413 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% | $433 | −$29.54 |
| 50% | $493 | +$30.61 |
| 75% | $553 | +$90.75 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 37%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $1,141 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $768 | −$373 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $613 | −$528 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $386 | −$756 | 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 | $613 | $386 | $1,141 | $768 | $566 |
| 9.5 | — | $404 | $502 | — | — |
| 9 | $373 | $368 | $483 | $488 | $438 |
| 8.5 | — | $247 | — | $475 | — |
| 8 | $371 | — | — | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $350 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $367 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading メガゲンガーex — FAQ
Is メガゲンガーex worth grading?
A PSA 10 メガゲンガーex brings $613 versus $413 raw — a $201 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($373) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 メガゲンガーex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 メガゲンガーex (MEGAドリームex 240/193) sells for about $613 versus $413 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.5× premium as of Aug 18, 2026.
Which grading company is best for メガゲンガーex?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,141, ahead of TAG 10 at $768. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does メガゲンガーex 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.
What gem rate makes grading メガゲンガーex break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting メガゲンガーex breaks even when it gems about 37% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $373).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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