Is Mega Charizard Y Ex #30 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mega Charizard Y Ex #30 sells for $76.00 against $5.11 raw: a $70.89 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.00) 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)
- $5.11
- PSA 10
- $76.00
- PSA 9
- $33.00
- Gem premium
- 15×
- As of
- Aug 25, 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 | $76.00 | +$45.89 | +$20.89 | −$79.11 |
| PSA 9 | $33.00 | +$2.89 | −$22.11 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $30.00 | −$0.11 | −$25.11 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $5.11 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% | $43.75 | −$11.36 |
| 50% | $54.50 | −$0.61 |
| 75% | $65.25 | +$10.14 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 51%. 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 | $76.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $71.99 | −$4.01 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $46.00 | −$30.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.56 | −$43.44 | 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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Grading Mega Charizard Y Ex #30 — FAQ
Is Mega Charizard Y Ex #30 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mega Charizard Y Ex #30 sells for $76.00 against $5.11 raw: a $70.89 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.00) 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 Mega Charizard Y Ex #30 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mega Charizard Y Ex #30 (Pokemon Promo) sells for about $76.00 versus $5.11 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Aug 25, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mega Charizard Y Ex #30?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $76.00, ahead of BGS 10 at $71.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mega Charizard Y Ex #30 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 Mega Charizard Y Ex #30 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mega Charizard Y Ex #30 breaks even when it gems about 51% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $33.00).
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