Is Mega Lopunny ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mega Lopunny ex brings $28.77 versus $0.68 raw — a $28.09 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.20) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.68
- PSA 10
- $28.77
- PSA 9
- $15.20
- Gem premium
- 42×
- 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 | $28.77 | +$3.09 | −$21.91 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $15.20 | −$10.48 | −$35.48 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $14.39 | −$11.29 | −$36.29 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $0.68 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% | $18.59 | −$32.09 |
| 50% | $21.98 | −$28.70 |
| 75% | $25.38 | −$25.30 |
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 | $28.77 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $10.80 | −$17.97 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $9.34 | −$19.43 | 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 | $28.77 | $9.34 | $10.80 | — |
| 9 | $15.20 | $2.99 | $9.44 | $27.36 |
| 8 | $14.39 | — | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $6.00 | — | — |
| 7 | — | $2.45 | — | — |
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Grading Mega Lopunny ex — FAQ
Is Mega Lopunny ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mega Lopunny ex brings $28.77 versus $0.68 raw — a $28.09 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.20) 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 $28.77 versus $0.68 for a raw near-mint copy — a 42× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mega Lopunny ex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $28.77, ahead of TAG 10 at $10.80. 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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