Is Mega Latias ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mega Latias ex brings $37.43 versus $0.64 raw — a $36.79 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.41) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.64
- PSA 10
- $37.43
- PSA 9
- $11.41
- Gem premium
- 58×
- 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 | $37.43 | +$11.79 | −$13.21 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $11.41 | −$14.23 | −$39.23 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $10.62 | −$15.02 | −$40.02 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $0.64 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% | $17.91 | −$32.73 |
| 50% | $24.42 | −$26.22 |
| 75% | $30.92 | −$19.72 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $39.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $37.43 | −$1.57 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $27.82 | −$11.18 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $14.99 | −$24.01 | 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 Mega Latias ex — FAQ
Is Mega Latias ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mega Latias ex brings $37.43 versus $0.64 raw — a $36.79 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.41) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Mega Latias ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mega Latias ex (Mega Evolution 100/132) sells for about $37.43 versus $0.64 for a raw near-mint copy — a 58× premium as of Oct 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mega Latias ex?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $39.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $37.43. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mega Latias 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.
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