Is Meganium worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Meganium sells for $206 against $29.16 raw: a $177 spread, 7.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($64.19) 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)
- $29.16
- PSA 10
- $206
- PSA 9
- $64.19
- Gem premium
- 7.1×
- 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 | $206 | +$152 | +$127 | +$27.27 |
| PSA 9 | $64.19 | +$10.03 | −$14.97 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $91.99 | +$37.83 | +$12.83 | −$87.17 |
Net = sale price − $29.16 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% | $99.75 | +$20.59 |
| 50% | $135 | +$56.15 |
| 75% | $171 | +$91.71 |
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 | $265 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $146 | −$119 | 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 | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $265 | $146 | — | $51.96 |
| 9 | $76.77 | $56.40 | — | $23.63 |
| 8 | $91.99 | — | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | — | $26.00 | — |
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Grading Meganium — FAQ
Is Meganium worth grading?
A PSA 10 Meganium sells for $206 against $29.16 raw: a $177 spread, 7.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($64.19) 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 Meganium worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Meganium (Mega Evolution Black Star Promos 001) sells for about $206 versus $29.16 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.1× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Meganium?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $265, ahead of CGC 10 at $146. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Meganium 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 Meganium break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Meganium breaks even when it gems about 11% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $64.19).
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