Is Mega Sharpedo ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mega Sharpedo ex brings $36.51 versus $0.64 raw — a $35.87 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.33) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.64
- PSA 10
- $36.51
- PSA 9
- $12.33
- Gem premium
- 57×
- 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 | $36.51 | +$10.87 | −$14.13 | −$114 |
| PSA 9 | $12.33 | −$13.31 | −$38.31 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $10.06 | −$15.58 | −$40.58 | −$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% | $18.38 | −$32.27 |
| 50% | $24.42 | −$26.22 |
| 75% | $30.46 | −$20.18 |
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 | $36.59 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $36.51 | −$0.08 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $9.98 | −$26.61 | 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 | $36.51 | $9.98 | $36.59 | $23.97 |
| 9.5 | — | $7.00 | — | — |
| 9 | $12.33 | $9.57 | $9.46 | — |
| 8 | $10.06 | — | — | — |
| 7 | — | $3.25 | — | — |
| 6 | $8.50 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $10.50 | — | — | — |
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Grading Mega Sharpedo ex — FAQ
Is Mega Sharpedo ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mega Sharpedo ex brings $36.51 versus $0.64 raw — a $35.87 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.33) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Mega Sharpedo ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mega Sharpedo ex (Phantasmal Flames 061/094) sells for about $36.51 versus $0.64 for a raw near-mint copy — a 57× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mega Sharpedo ex?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $36.59, ahead of PSA 10 at $36.51. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mega Sharpedo 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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