Is Mega Manectric ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mega Manectric ex brings $28.83 versus $0.61 raw — a $28.22 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.06) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.61
- PSA 10
- $28.83
- PSA 9
- $14.06
- Gem premium
- 47×
- 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 | $28.83 | +$3.22 | −$21.78 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $14.06 | −$11.55 | −$36.55 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $11.67 | −$13.94 | −$38.94 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $0.61 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% | $17.75 | −$32.86 |
| 50% | $21.45 | −$29.16 |
| 75% | $25.14 | −$25.47 |
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 | $28.83 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $10.34 | −$18.49 | 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 | $28.83 | $10.34 | — | — | $33.10 |
| 9.5 | — | — | $2.25 | — | — |
| 9 | $14.06 | $7.50 | — | $11.38 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $13.00 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $11.67 | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | $12.25 | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | $14.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | $4.25 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Mega Manectric ex — FAQ
Is Mega Manectric ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mega Manectric ex brings $28.83 versus $0.61 raw — a $28.22 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.06) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Mega Manectric ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mega Manectric ex (Mega Evolution 050/132) sells for about $28.83 versus $0.61 for a raw near-mint copy — a 47× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mega Manectric ex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $28.83, ahead of CGC 10 at $10.34. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mega Manectric 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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