Is Mega Latias ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mega Latias ex brings $40.15 versus $0.81 raw — a $39.34 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.33) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.81
- PSA 10
- $40.15
- PSA 9
- $13.33
- Gem premium
- 50×
- 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 | $40.15 | +$14.34 | −$10.66 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $13.33 | −$12.48 | −$37.48 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $9.99 | −$15.82 | −$40.82 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $0.81 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% | $20.04 | −$30.77 |
| 50% | $26.74 | −$24.07 |
| 75% | $33.45 | −$17.37 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $40.15 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $37.92 | −$2.23 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $11.61 | −$28.54 | 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 | $40.15 | $11.61 | $37.92 | $27.17 |
| 9.5 | — | $7.79 | — | — |
| 9 | $13.33 | $8.53 | $4.71 | — |
| 8 | $9.99 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $18.50 | — | — | — |
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Grading Mega Latias ex — FAQ
Is Mega Latias ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mega Latias ex brings $40.15 versus $0.81 raw — a $39.34 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.33) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Mega Latias ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mega Latias ex (Mega Evolution Black Star Promos 011) sells for about $40.15 versus $0.81 for a raw near-mint copy — a 50× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mega Latias ex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $40.15, ahead of TAG 10 at $37.92. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mega Latias ex 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.
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