Is Mega Skarmory ex worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mega Skarmory ex sells for $65.55 against $4.44 raw: a $61.11 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.99) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.44
- PSA 10
- $65.55
- PSA 9
- $29.99
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $65.55 | +$36.11 | +$11.11 | −$88.89 |
| PSA 9 | $29.99 | +$0.55 | −$24.45 | −$124 |
Net = sale price − $4.44 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% | $38.88 | −$15.56 |
| 50% | $47.77 | −$6.67 |
| 75% | $56.66 | +$2.22 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 69%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $99.99 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $65.55 | −$34.44 | 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 | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $65.55 | $99.99 | $24.11 |
| 9 | $29.99 | — | $17.70 |
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Grading Mega Skarmory ex — FAQ
Is Mega Skarmory ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mega Skarmory ex sells for $65.55 against $4.44 raw: a $61.11 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.99) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Mega Skarmory ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mega Skarmory ex (Perfect Order 106/088) sells for about $65.55 versus $4.44 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mega Skarmory ex?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $99.99, ahead of PSA 10 at $65.55. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mega Skarmory ex need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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 Skarmory ex break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mega Skarmory ex breaks even when it gems about 69% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.99).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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