Is Mega Abomasnow ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mega Abomasnow ex brings $32.06 versus $0.66 raw — a $31.40 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.61) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.66
- PSA 10
- $32.06
- PSA 9
- $13.61
- Gem premium
- 49×
- 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 | $32.06 | +$6.40 | −$18.60 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $13.61 | −$12.05 | −$37.05 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $14.55 | −$11.11 | −$36.11 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $0.66 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% | $18.22 | −$32.44 |
| 50% | $22.84 | −$27.82 |
| 75% | $27.45 | −$23.21 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $32.06 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $16.66 | −$15.40 | 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 Abomasnow ex — FAQ
Is Mega Abomasnow ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mega Abomasnow ex brings $32.06 versus $0.66 raw — a $31.40 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.61) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Mega Abomasnow ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mega Abomasnow ex (Mega Evolution 036/132) sells for about $32.06 versus $0.66 for a raw near-mint copy — a 49× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mega Abomasnow ex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $32.06, ahead of CGC 10 at $16.66. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mega Abomasnow ex need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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