Is Mega Diancie ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mega Diancie ex brings $36.81 versus $0.74 raw — a $36.07 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.16) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.74
- PSA 10
- $36.81
- PSA 9
- $13.16
- Gem premium
- 50×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $36.81 | +$11.07 | −$13.93 | −$114 |
| PSA 9 | $13.16 | −$12.58 | −$37.58 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $10.56 | −$15.18 | −$40.18 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $0.74 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% | $19.07 | −$31.67 |
| 50% | $24.98 | −$25.75 |
| 75% | $30.90 | −$19.84 |
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 | $36.81 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $15.91 | −$20.90 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $13.00 | −$23.81 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $36.81 | $13.00 | — | $15.91 |
| 9.5 | — | — | $7.50 | — |
| 9 | $13.16 | $12.00 | — | $8.41 |
| 8.5 | — | $2.00 | — | — |
| 8 | $10.56 | — | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $6.00 | — | — |
| 7 | $7.50 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $5.50 | — | — | — |
| 1 | $18.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading Mega Diancie ex — FAQ
Is Mega Diancie ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mega Diancie ex brings $36.81 versus $0.74 raw — a $36.07 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.16) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Mega Diancie ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mega Diancie ex (Phantasmal Flames 041/094) sells for about $36.81 versus $0.74 for a raw near-mint copy — a 50× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mega Diancie ex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $36.81, ahead of TAG 10 at $15.91. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mega Diancie 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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