Is Mega Gardevoir ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mega Gardevoir ex brings $44.49 versus $4.86 raw — a $39.63 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.25) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.86
- PSA 10
- $44.49
- PSA 9
- $18.25
- Gem premium
- 9.2×
- 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 | $44.49 | +$14.63 | −$10.37 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $18.25 | −$11.61 | −$36.61 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $14.53 | −$15.33 | −$40.33 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $4.86 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% | $24.81 | −$30.05 |
| 50% | $31.37 | −$23.49 |
| 75% | $37.93 | −$16.93 |
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 | $51.02 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $44.49 | −$6.53 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $19.83 | −$31.19 | 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 | $44.49 | $19.83 | — | $51.02 | $43.30 |
| 9.5 | — | — | $28.94 | — | — |
| 9 | $18.25 | $19.99 | $11.52 | $19.96 | $39.62 |
| 8.5 | — | — | $15.00 | — | — |
| 8 | $14.53 | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | $20.43 | — | — | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $12.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading Mega Gardevoir ex — FAQ
Is Mega Gardevoir ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mega Gardevoir ex brings $44.49 versus $4.86 raw — a $39.63 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.25) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Mega Gardevoir ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mega Gardevoir ex (Mega Evolution 159/132) sells for about $44.49 versus $4.86 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.2× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mega Gardevoir ex?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $51.02, ahead of PSA 10 at $44.49. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mega Gardevoir 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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