Is メガカイリューex worth grading?
Pokémon · MEGAドリームex · 246/193 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 メガカイリューex brings $220 versus $180 raw — a $40.27 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($166) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $180
- PSA 10
- $220
- PSA 9
- $166
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- As of
- Oct 3, 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 | $220 | +$15.27 | −$9.73 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $166 | −$38.44 | −$63.44 | −$163 |
| PSA 8 | $184 | −$20.93 | −$45.93 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $180 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% | $180 | −$50.01 |
| 50% | $193 | −$36.58 |
| 75% | $207 | −$23.16 |
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 | $417 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $220 | −$197 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $127 | −$290 | 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 メガカイリューex — FAQ
Is メガカイリューex worth grading?
A PSA 10 メガカイリューex brings $220 versus $180 raw — a $40.27 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($166) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 メガカイリューex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 メガカイリューex (MEGAドリームex 246/193) sells for about $220 versus $180 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.2× premium as of Oct 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for メガカイリューex?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $417, ahead of PSA 10 at $220. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does メガカイリュー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.
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