Is Mega Mawile ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mega Mawile ex brings $35.13 versus $2.88 raw — a $32.25 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.11) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.88
- PSA 10
- $35.13
- PSA 9
- $13.11
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $35.13 | +$7.25 | −$17.75 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $13.11 | −$14.77 | −$39.77 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $13.05 | −$14.83 | −$39.83 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $2.88 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% | $18.62 | −$34.27 |
| 50% | $24.12 | −$28.76 |
| 75% | $29.63 | −$23.25 |
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 | $35.13 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $35.00 | −$0.13 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $15.13 | −$20.00 | 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 | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $35.13 | $15.13 | $35.00 | $17.72 |
| 9 | $13.11 | $1.25 | $4.02 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $4.99 | — | — |
| 8 | $13.05 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $10.50 | — | — | — |
| 4 | $10.01 | — | — | — |
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Grading Mega Mawile ex — FAQ
Is Mega Mawile ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mega Mawile ex brings $35.13 versus $2.88 raw — a $32.25 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.11) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Mega Mawile ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mega Mawile ex (Mega Evolution 094/132) sells for about $35.13 versus $2.88 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mega Mawile ex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $35.13, ahead of TAG 10 at $35.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mega Mawile 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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