Is Mega Eelektross ex worth grading?
Pokémon · Ascended Heroes · 266/217 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mega Eelektross ex brings $39.15 versus $3.65 raw — a $35.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.93) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.65
- PSA 10
- $39.15
- PSA 9
- $16.93
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $39.15 | +$10.50 | −$14.50 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $16.93 | −$11.72 | −$36.72 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $16.09 | −$12.56 | −$37.56 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $3.65 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% | $22.48 | −$31.16 |
| 50% | $28.04 | −$25.61 |
| 75% | $33.59 | −$20.05 |
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 | $150 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $85.13 | −$64.87 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $39.15 | −$111 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.35 | −$130 | 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 Eelektross ex — FAQ
Is Mega Eelektross ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mega Eelektross ex brings $39.15 versus $3.65 raw — a $35.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.93) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Mega Eelektross ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mega Eelektross ex (Ascended Heroes 266/217) sells for about $39.15 versus $3.65 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mega Eelektross ex?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $150, ahead of TAG 10 at $85.13. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mega Eelektross 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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