Is Mega Gardevoir ex worth grading?
Pokémon · Mega Evolution · 187/132 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mega Gardevoir ex brings $578 versus $194 raw — a $384 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($190) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $194
- PSA 10
- $578
- PSA 9
- $190
- Gem premium
- 3.0×
- As of
- Sep 27, 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 | $578 | +$359 | +$334 | +$234 |
| PSA 9 | $190 | −$29.47 | −$54.47 | −$154 |
| PSA 8 | $170 | −$49.32 | −$74.32 | −$174 |
Net = sale price − $194 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% | $287 | +$42.55 |
| 50% | $384 | +$140 |
| 75% | $481 | +$237 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $595 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $578 | −$17.52 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $251 | −$344 | 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 Gardevoir ex — FAQ
Is Mega Gardevoir ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mega Gardevoir ex brings $578 versus $194 raw — a $384 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($190) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Mega Gardevoir ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mega Gardevoir ex (Mega Evolution 187/132) sells for about $578 versus $194 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.0× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mega Gardevoir ex?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $595, ahead of PSA 10 at $578. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mega Gardevoir 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.
What gem rate makes grading Mega Gardevoir ex break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mega Gardevoir ex breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $190).
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