Is Mega Kangaskhan ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mega Kangaskhan ex brings $148 versus $60.33 raw — a $87.53 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($55.79) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $60.33
- PSA 10
- $148
- PSA 9
- $55.79
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 | $148 | +$62.53 | +$37.53 | −$62.47 |
| PSA 9 | $55.79 | −$29.54 | −$54.54 | −$155 |
| PSA 8 | $46.90 | −$38.43 | −$63.43 | −$163 |
Net = sale price − $60.33 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% | $78.81 | −$31.52 |
| 50% | $102 | −$8.50 |
| 75% | $125 | +$14.51 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 59%. 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 | $258 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $149 | −$110 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $148 | −$111 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $135 | −$123 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $62.51 | −$196 | 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 | $148 | $62.51 | $258 | $135 | $149 | $102 |
| 9.5 | — | $51.72 | $88.43 | — | — | — |
| 9 | $55.79 | $51.29 | $52.00 | $44.97 | $54.77 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $55.13 | — | — | — | — |
| 8 | $46.90 | — | — | — | $69.99 | — |
| 7 | $50.00 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | $46.00 | — | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Mega Kangaskhan ex — FAQ
Is Mega Kangaskhan ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mega Kangaskhan ex brings $148 versus $60.33 raw — a $87.53 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($55.79) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Mega Kangaskhan ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mega Kangaskhan ex (Mega Evolution 182/132) sells for about $148 versus $60.33 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mega Kangaskhan ex?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $258, ahead of TAG 10 at $149. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mega Kangaskhan 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 Kangaskhan ex break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mega Kangaskhan ex breaks even when it gems about 59% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $55.79).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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