Is Metang worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Metang sells for $199 against $2.69 raw: a $196 spread, 74× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.82) 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)
- $2.69
- PSA 10
- $199
- PSA 9
- $34.82
- Gem premium
- 74×
- As of
- Aug 18, 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 | $199 | +$171 | +$146 | +$45.98 |
| PSA 9 | $34.82 | +$7.13 | −$17.87 | −$118 |
Net = sale price − $2.69 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% | $75.78 | +$23.09 |
| 50% | $117 | +$64.05 |
| 75% | $158 | +$105 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 11%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $199 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23.84 | −$175 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $199 | $23.84 | $25.12 |
| 9.5 | — | $7.01 | — |
| 9 | $34.82 | $10.19 | — |
| 5 | $13.50 | — | — |
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Grading Metang — FAQ
Is Metang worth grading?
A PSA 10 Metang sells for $199 against $2.69 raw: a $196 spread, 74× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.82) 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 Metang worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Metang (Chaos Rising 094/086) sells for about $199 versus $2.69 for a raw near-mint copy — a 74× premium as of Aug 18, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Metang?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $199, ahead of CGC 10 at $23.84. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Metang need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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 Metang break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Metang breaks even when it gems about 11% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $34.82).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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