Is Mega Emboar ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mega Emboar ex brings $112 versus $42.99 raw — a $69.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($51.13) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $42.99
- PSA 10
- $112
- PSA 9
- $51.13
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- 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 | $112 | +$44.50 | +$19.50 | −$80.50 |
| PSA 9 | $51.13 | −$16.86 | −$41.86 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $24.50 | −$43.49 | −$68.49 | −$168 |
Net = sale price − $42.99 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% | $66.47 | −$26.52 |
| 50% | $81.81 | −$11.18 |
| 75% | $97.15 | +$4.16 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 68%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $733 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $153 | −$580 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $112 | −$620 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $82.00 | −$651 | 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 Emboar ex — FAQ
Is Mega Emboar ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mega Emboar ex brings $112 versus $42.99 raw — a $69.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($51.13) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Mega Emboar ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mega Emboar ex (Ascended Heroes 273/217) sells for about $112 versus $42.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.6× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mega Emboar ex?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $733, ahead of TAG 10 at $153. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mega Emboar 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.
What gem rate makes grading Mega Emboar ex break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mega Emboar ex breaks even when it gems about 68% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $51.13).
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