Is Mega Froslass ex worth grading?
Pokémon · Ascended Heroes · 265/217 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 7.2× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Mega Froslass ex sells for $51.68 against $7.22 raw: a $44.46 spread, 7.2× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.11) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.22
- PSA 10
- $51.68
- PSA 9
- $21.11
- Gem premium
- 7.2×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $51.68 | +$19.46 | −$5.54 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $21.11 | −$11.11 | −$36.11 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $14.42 | −$17.80 | −$42.80 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $7.22 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% | $28.75 | −$28.47 |
| 50% | $36.39 | −$20.83 |
| 75% | $44.04 | −$13.18 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $129 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $65.75 | −$63.13 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $51.68 | −$77.20 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $40.21 | −$88.67 | 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.
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Grading Mega Froslass ex — FAQ
Is Mega Froslass ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mega Froslass ex sells for $51.68 against $7.22 raw: a $44.46 spread, 7.2× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.11) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Mega Froslass ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mega Froslass ex (Ascended Heroes 265/217) sells for about $51.68 versus $7.22 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.2× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mega Froslass ex?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $129, ahead of TAG 10 at $65.75. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mega Froslass ex need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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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