Is Mega Venusaur ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mega Venusaur ex brings $39.75 versus $0.78 raw — a $38.97 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.78) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.78
- PSA 10
- $39.75
- PSA 9
- $18.78
- Gem premium
- 51×
- 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 | $39.75 | +$13.97 | −$11.03 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $18.78 | −$7.00 | −$32.00 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $12.31 | −$13.47 | −$38.47 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $0.78 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% | $24.02 | −$26.76 |
| 50% | $29.27 | −$21.52 |
| 75% | $34.51 | −$16.27 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $50.34 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $46.91 | −$3.43 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $39.75 | −$10.59 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $19.27 | −$31.07 | 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 | $39.75 | $19.27 | $50.34 | $46.91 | $18.33 |
| 9.5 | — | $25.00 | $23.92 | — | — |
| 9 | $18.78 | $12.05 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $12.31 | $9.05 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $10.00 | $7.10 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $7.40 | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | $10.70 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Mega Venusaur ex — FAQ
Is Mega Venusaur ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mega Venusaur ex brings $39.75 versus $0.78 raw — a $38.97 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.78) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Mega Venusaur ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mega Venusaur ex (Mega Evolution 003/132) sells for about $39.75 versus $0.78 for a raw near-mint copy — a 51× premium as of Aug 18, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mega Venusaur ex?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $50.34, ahead of TAG 10 at $46.91. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mega Venusaur 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.
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