Is Mega Lopunny ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mega Lopunny ex brings $30.09 versus $0.80 raw — a $29.29 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.92) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.80
- PSA 10
- $30.09
- PSA 9
- $12.92
- Gem premium
- 38×
- As of
- Sep 8, 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 | $30.09 | +$4.29 | −$20.71 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $12.92 | −$12.88 | −$37.88 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $12.44 | −$13.36 | −$38.36 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $0.80 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% | $17.21 | −$33.59 |
| 50% | $21.50 | −$29.30 |
| 75% | $25.80 | −$25.00 |
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 | $30.09 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $11.85 | −$18.24 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $10.99 | −$19.10 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
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.
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Grading Mega Lopunny ex — FAQ
Is Mega Lopunny ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mega Lopunny ex brings $30.09 versus $0.80 raw — a $29.29 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.92) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Mega Lopunny ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mega Lopunny ex (Phantasmal Flames 084/094) sells for about $30.09 versus $0.80 for a raw near-mint copy — a 38× premium as of Sep 8, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mega Lopunny ex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $30.09, ahead of CGC 10 at $11.85. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mega Lopunny 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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