Is Mega Absol ex worth grading?
Pokémon · Mega Evolution · 180/132 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mega Absol ex brings $127 versus $51.77 raw — a $75.32 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($50.29) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $51.77
- PSA 10
- $127
- PSA 9
- $50.29
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $127 | +$50.32 | +$25.32 | −$74.68 |
| PSA 9 | $50.29 | −$26.48 | −$51.48 | −$151 |
| PSA 8 | $60.98 | −$15.79 | −$40.79 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $51.77 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% | $69.49 | −$32.28 |
| 50% | $88.69 | −$13.08 |
| 75% | $108 | +$6.12 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 67%. 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 | $145 | −$67.39 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $127 | −$85.76 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $76.00 | −$137 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $59.36 | −$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.
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Grading Mega Absol ex — FAQ
Is Mega Absol ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mega Absol ex brings $127 versus $51.77 raw — a $75.32 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($50.29) 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 $127 versus $51.77 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mega Absol ex?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $213, ahead of TAG 10 at $145. 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 67% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $50.29).
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