Is Mega Zygarde ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mega Zygarde ex brings $132 versus $45.36 raw — a $86.68 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($49.86) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $45.36
- PSA 10
- $132
- PSA 9
- $49.86
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- As of
- Oct 3, 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 | $132 | +$61.68 | +$36.68 | −$63.32 |
| PSA 9 | $49.86 | −$20.50 | −$45.50 | −$146 |
| PSA 8 | $55.18 | −$15.18 | −$40.18 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $45.36 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% | $70.41 | −$24.95 |
| 50% | $90.95 | −$4.41 |
| 75% | $111 | +$16.14 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 55%. 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 | $323 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $198 | −$125 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $132 | −$191 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $71.43 | −$252 | 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 Zygarde ex — FAQ
Is Mega Zygarde ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mega Zygarde ex brings $132 versus $45.36 raw — a $86.68 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($49.86) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Mega Zygarde ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mega Zygarde ex (Perfect Order 120/088) sells for about $132 versus $45.36 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.9× premium as of Oct 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mega Zygarde ex?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $323, ahead of TAG 10 at $198. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mega Zygarde 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 Zygarde ex break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mega Zygarde ex breaks even when it gems about 55% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $49.86).
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