Is Mega Manectric ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mega Manectric ex brings $41.37 versus $2.05 raw — a $39.32 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.41) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.05
- PSA 10
- $41.37
- PSA 9
- $15.41
- Gem premium
- 20×
- 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 | $41.37 | +$14.32 | −$10.68 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $15.41 | −$11.64 | −$36.64 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $11.06 | −$15.99 | −$40.99 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $2.05 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% | $21.90 | −$30.15 |
| 50% | $28.39 | −$23.66 |
| 75% | $34.88 | −$17.17 |
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 | $54.90 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $41.37 | −$13.53 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $14.68 | −$40.22 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $41.37 | $14.68 | $54.90 | $47.81 |
| 9.5 | — | $25.99 | — | — |
| 9 | $15.41 | $6.50 | $14.99 | — |
| 8 | $11.06 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $10.47 | — | — | — |
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Grading Mega Manectric ex — FAQ
Is Mega Manectric ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mega Manectric ex brings $41.37 versus $2.05 raw — a $39.32 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.41) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Mega Manectric ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mega Manectric ex (Mega Evolution 158/132) sells for about $41.37 versus $2.05 for a raw near-mint copy — a 20× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mega Manectric ex?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $54.90, ahead of PSA 10 at $41.37. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mega Manectric 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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