Is Mega Diancie ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mega Diancie ex brings $170 versus $63.37 raw — a $106 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($52.72) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $63.37
- PSA 10
- $170
- PSA 9
- $52.72
- Gem premium
- 2.7×
- 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 | $170 | +$81.17 | +$56.17 | −$43.83 |
| PSA 9 | $52.72 | −$35.65 | −$60.65 | −$161 |
Net = sale price − $63.37 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% | $81.92 | −$31.45 |
| 50% | $111 | −$2.24 |
| 75% | $140 | +$26.97 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 52%. 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 | $600 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $260 | −$340 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $170 | −$430 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $60.88 | −$539 | 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 | BGS | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $170 | $60.88 | $600 | $260 | $112 |
| 9 | $52.72 | — | — | $74.99 | $66.17 |
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Grading Mega Diancie ex — FAQ
Is Mega Diancie ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mega Diancie ex brings $170 versus $63.37 raw — a $106 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($52.72) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Mega Diancie ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mega Diancie ex (Ascended Heroes 282/217) sells for about $170 versus $63.37 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.7× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mega Diancie ex?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $600, ahead of TAG 10 at $260. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mega Diancie 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 Diancie ex break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mega Diancie ex breaks even when it gems about 52% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $52.72).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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