Is Mega Mawile ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mega Mawile ex brings $41.23 versus $2.45 raw — a $38.78 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.64) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.45
- PSA 10
- $41.23
- PSA 9
- $18.64
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $41.23 | +$13.78 | −$11.22 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $18.64 | −$8.81 | −$33.81 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $17.72 | −$9.73 | −$34.73 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $2.45 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% | $24.29 | −$28.16 |
| 50% | $29.93 | −$22.52 |
| 75% | $35.58 | −$16.87 |
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 | $50.21 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $41.23 | −$8.98 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $13.56 | −$36.65 | 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 | $41.23 | $13.56 | — | $50.21 | $47.39 |
| 9.5 | — | — | $13.50 | — | — |
| 9 | $18.64 | $5.51 | $9.55 | — | $14.77 |
| 8 | $17.72 | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | $10.50 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Mega Mawile ex — FAQ
Is Mega Mawile ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mega Mawile ex brings $41.23 versus $2.45 raw — a $38.78 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.64) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Mega Mawile ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mega Mawile ex (Mega Evolution 162/132) sells for about $41.23 versus $2.45 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mega Mawile ex?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $50.21, ahead of PSA 10 at $41.23. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mega Mawile 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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