Is Mega Venusaur Ex #177 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mega Venusaur Ex #177 brings $240 versus $147 raw — a $93.45 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($142) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $147
- PSA 10
- $240
- PSA 9
- $142
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- As of
- Aug 19, 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 | $240 | +$68.45 | +$43.45 | −$56.55 |
| PSA 9 | $142 | −$30.39 | −$55.39 | −$155 |
| PSA 8 | $129 | −$43.27 | −$68.27 | −$168 |
Net = sale price − $147 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% | $166 | −$30.68 |
| 50% | $191 | −$5.97 |
| 75% | $216 | +$18.74 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 56%. 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 | $545 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $240 | −$305 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $160 | −$385 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $144 | −$401 | 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 | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $240 | $160 | $545 | $144 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $181 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $142 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $129 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $90.00 |
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Grading Mega Venusaur Ex #177 — FAQ
Is Mega Venusaur Ex #177 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mega Venusaur Ex #177 brings $240 versus $147 raw — a $93.45 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($142) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Mega Venusaur Ex #177 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mega Venusaur Ex #177 (Pokemon Mega Evolution) sells for about $240 versus $147 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.6× premium as of Aug 19, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mega Venusaur Ex #177?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $545, ahead of PSA 10 at $240. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mega Venusaur Ex #177 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 Venusaur Ex #177 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mega Venusaur Ex #177 breaks even when it gems about 56% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $142).
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