Is Mystery Garden worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mystery Garden brings $30.52 versus $1.21 raw — a $29.31 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.05) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.21
- PSA 10
- $30.52
- PSA 9
- $11.05
- Gem premium
- 25×
- 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 | $30.52 | +$4.31 | −$20.69 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $11.05 | −$15.16 | −$40.16 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $7.65 | −$18.56 | −$43.56 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $1.21 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% | $15.92 | −$35.29 |
| 50% | $20.79 | −$30.43 |
| 75% | $25.65 | −$25.56 |
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 | $32.97 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $30.52 | −$2.45 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $9.21 | −$23.76 | 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 | $30.52 | $9.21 | — | $32.97 | $26.86 |
| 9.5 | — | — | $3.00 | — | — |
| 9 | $11.05 | $4.88 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $7.65 | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | $9.99 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Mystery Garden — FAQ
Is Mystery Garden worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mystery Garden brings $30.52 versus $1.21 raw — a $29.31 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.05) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Mystery Garden worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mystery Garden (Mega Evolution 172/132) sells for about $30.52 versus $1.21 for a raw near-mint copy — a 25× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mystery Garden?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $32.97, ahead of PSA 10 at $30.52. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mystery Garden 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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