Is Mismagius ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mismagius ex brings $40.44 versus $1.79 raw — a $38.65 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.70) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.79
- PSA 10
- $40.44
- PSA 9
- $15.70
- Gem premium
- 23×
- 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 | $40.44 | +$13.65 | −$11.35 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $15.70 | −$11.09 | −$36.09 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $1.79 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% | $21.88 | −$29.91 |
| 50% | $28.07 | −$23.72 |
| 75% | $34.25 | −$17.54 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $47.87 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $40.44 | −$7.43 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $14.30 | −$33.57 | 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 | $40.44 | $14.30 | $47.87 | $13.33 |
| 9 | $15.70 | $15.60 | $16.15 | — |
| 7 | $14.94 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $14.94 | — | — | — |
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Grading Mismagius ex — FAQ
Is Mismagius ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mismagius ex brings $40.44 versus $1.79 raw — a $38.65 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.70) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Mismagius ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mismagius ex (Phantasmal Flames 112/094) sells for about $40.44 versus $1.79 for a raw near-mint copy — a 23× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mismagius ex?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $47.87, ahead of PSA 10 at $40.44. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mismagius ex need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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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