Is Meloetta worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 15× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Meloetta sells for $221 against $15.05 raw: a $206 spread, 15× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.96) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $15.05
- PSA 10
- $221
- PSA 9
- $21.96
- 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 | $221 | +$181 | +$156 | +$56.33 |
| PSA 9 | $21.96 | −$18.09 | −$43.09 | −$143 |
| PSA 8 | $17.64 | −$22.41 | −$47.41 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $15.05 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% | $71.81 | +$6.77 |
| 50% | $122 | +$56.62 |
| 75% | $172 | +$106 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 22%. 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 | $221 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $102 | −$120 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $40.12 | −$181 | 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 | $221 | $40.12 | $102 | $26.57 |
| 9.5 | — | $12.95 | — | — |
| 9 | $21.96 | $1.25 | $25.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $4.25 | — | — |
| 8 | $17.64 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $15.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading Meloetta — FAQ
Is Meloetta worth grading?
A PSA 10 Meloetta sells for $221 against $15.05 raw: a $206 spread, 15× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.96) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Meloetta worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Meloetta (Mega Evolution Black Star Promos 026) sells for about $221 versus $15.05 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Meloetta?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $221, ahead of TAG 10 at $102. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Meloetta 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 Meloetta break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Meloetta breaks even when it gems about 22% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $21.96).
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