Is Mega Heracross ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mega Heracross ex brings $31.23 versus $0.64 raw — a $30.59 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.86) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.64
- PSA 10
- $31.23
- PSA 9
- $10.86
- Gem premium
- 49×
- 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 | $31.23 | +$5.59 | −$19.41 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $10.86 | −$14.78 | −$39.78 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $9.99 | −$15.65 | −$40.65 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $0.64 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% | $15.95 | −$34.69 |
| 50% | $21.05 | −$29.59 |
| 75% | $26.14 | −$24.50 |
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 | $31.23 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $13.42 | −$17.81 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $6.46 | −$24.77 | 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 | $31.23 | $6.46 | $13.42 | $23.97 |
| 9 | $10.86 | $8.99 | $8.33 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $5.00 | $6.21 | — |
| 8 | $9.99 | — | — | — |
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Grading Mega Heracross ex — FAQ
Is Mega Heracross ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mega Heracross ex brings $31.23 versus $0.64 raw — a $30.59 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.86) 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 004/094) sells for about $31.23 versus $0.64 for a raw near-mint copy — a 49× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mega Heracross ex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $31.23, ahead of TAG 10 at $13.42. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mega Heracross 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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