Is Mega Abomasnow ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mega Abomasnow ex brings $33.57 versus $0.65 raw — a $32.92 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.37) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.65
- PSA 10
- $33.57
- PSA 9
- $13.37
- Gem premium
- 52×
- 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 | $33.57 | +$7.92 | −$17.08 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $13.37 | −$12.28 | −$37.28 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $18.00 | −$7.65 | −$32.65 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $0.65 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% | $18.42 | −$32.23 |
| 50% | $23.47 | −$27.18 |
| 75% | $28.52 | −$22.13 |
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 | $33.57 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $9.70 | −$23.87 | 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 | SGC | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $33.57 | $9.70 | — | — | $35.82 |
| 9 | $13.37 | $14.95 | — | $4.02 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $1.75 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $18.00 | — | $7.20 | — | — |
| 7 | $8.27 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Mega Abomasnow ex — FAQ
Is Mega Abomasnow ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mega Abomasnow ex brings $33.57 versus $0.65 raw — a $32.92 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.37) 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 $33.57 versus $0.65 for a raw near-mint copy — a 52× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mega Abomasnow ex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $33.57, ahead of CGC 10 at $9.70. 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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