Is Mega Heracross ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mega Heracross ex brings $40.65 versus $1.86 raw — a $38.79 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.87) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.86
- PSA 10
- $40.65
- PSA 9
- $15.87
- Gem premium
- 22×
- 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 | $40.65 | +$13.79 | −$11.21 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $15.87 | −$10.99 | −$35.99 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $13.69 | −$13.17 | −$38.17 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $1.86 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% | $22.06 | −$29.80 |
| 50% | $28.26 | −$23.60 |
| 75% | $34.45 | −$17.41 |
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 | $49.99 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $43.86 | −$6.13 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $40.65 | −$9.34 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $16.07 | −$33.92 | 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 | $40.65 | $16.07 | $49.99 | $43.86 | $37.39 |
| 9.5 | — | $29.99 | $8.00 | — | — |
| 9 | $15.87 | $12.56 | — | $10.51 | — |
| 8.5 | — | — | — | $9.00 | — |
| 8 | $13.69 | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | $14.98 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Mega Heracross ex — FAQ
Is Mega Heracross ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mega Heracross ex brings $40.65 versus $1.86 raw — a $38.79 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.87) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Mega Heracross ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mega Heracross ex (Phantasmal Flames 108/094) sells for about $40.65 versus $1.86 for a raw near-mint copy — a 22× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mega Heracross ex?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $49.99, ahead of TAG 10 at $43.86. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mega Heracross 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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