Is Mega Charizard X ex #223 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mega Charizard X ex #223 brings $75.50 versus $30.00 raw — a $45.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($35.03) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $30.00
- PSA 10
- $75.50
- PSA 9
- $35.03
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $75.50 | +$20.50 | −$4.50 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $35.03 | −$19.97 | −$44.97 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $32.50 | −$22.50 | −$47.50 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $30.00 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% | $45.15 | −$34.85 |
| 50% | $55.27 | −$24.73 |
| 75% | $65.38 | −$14.62 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $276 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $225 | −$51.36 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $75.50 | −$201 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $47.00 | −$229 | 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.
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Is Mega Charizard X ex #223 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mega Charizard X ex #223 brings $75.50 versus $30.00 raw — a $45.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($35.03) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Mega Charizard X ex #223 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mega Charizard X ex #223 (Pokemon Japanese Mega Dream ex) sells for about $75.50 versus $30.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mega Charizard X ex #223?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $276, ahead of SGC 10 at $225. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mega Charizard X ex #223 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.
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