Is Mega Abomasnow ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mega Abomasnow ex brings $41.31 versus $2.25 raw — a $39.06 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.65) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.25
- PSA 10
- $41.31
- PSA 9
- $18.65
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 | $41.31 | +$14.06 | −$10.94 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $18.65 | −$8.60 | −$33.60 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $2.38 | −$24.87 | −$49.87 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $2.25 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% | $24.31 | −$27.94 |
| 50% | $29.98 | −$22.27 |
| 75% | $35.65 | −$16.60 |
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 | $45.22 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $41.31 | −$3.91 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $17.69 | −$27.53 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $41.31 | $17.69 | $45.22 |
| 9.5 | — | $11.22 | — |
| 9 | $18.65 | $13.20 | $12.00 |
| 8 | $2.38 | — | — |
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Grading Mega Abomasnow ex — FAQ
Is Mega Abomasnow ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mega Abomasnow ex brings $41.31 versus $2.25 raw — a $39.06 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.65) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Mega Abomasnow ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mega Abomasnow ex (Mega Evolution 157/132) sells for about $41.31 versus $2.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mega Abomasnow ex?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $45.22, ahead of PSA 10 at $41.31. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mega Abomasnow 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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