Is Mega Absol ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mega Absol ex brings $141 versus $58.19 raw — a $83.14 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($52.80) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $58.19
- PSA 10
- $141
- PSA 9
- $52.80
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- As of
- Aug 18, 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 | $141 | +$58.14 | +$33.14 | −$66.86 |
| PSA 9 | $52.80 | −$30.39 | −$55.39 | −$155 |
| PSA 8 | $56.70 | −$26.49 | −$51.49 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $58.19 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% | $74.93 | −$33.26 |
| 50% | $97.06 | −$11.13 |
| 75% | $119 | +$11.01 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 63%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $213 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $151 | −$61.71 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $141 | −$71.52 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $76.00 | −$137 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $59.41 | −$153 | 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 | SGC | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $141 | $59.41 | $213 | $76.00 | $151 | $110 |
| 9.5 | — | $70.24 | $61.71 | — | — | — |
| 9 | $52.80 | $55.62 | $70.00 | — | $58.17 | — |
| 8.5 | — | — | $66.00 | $47.00 | $60.00 | — |
| 8 | $56.70 | — | — | — | — | $66.71 |
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Grading Mega Absol ex — FAQ
Is Mega Absol ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mega Absol ex brings $141 versus $58.19 raw — a $83.14 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($52.80) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Mega Absol ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mega Absol ex (Mega Evolution 180/132) sells for about $141 versus $58.19 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.4× premium as of Aug 18, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mega Absol ex?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $213, ahead of TAG 10 at $151. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mega Absol ex need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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.
What gem rate makes grading Mega Absol ex break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mega Absol ex breaks even when it gems about 63% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $52.80).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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