Is Lucario & Melmetal-GX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lucario & Melmetal-GX sells for $221 against $75.29 raw: a $146 spread, 2.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($139) 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)
- $75.29
- PSA 10
- $221
- PSA 9
- $139
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 | +$121 | +$96.06 | −$3.94 |
| PSA 9 | $139 | +$38.97 | +$13.97 | −$86.03 |
| PSA 8 | $41.51 | −$58.78 | −$83.78 | −$184 |
Net = sale price − $75.29 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% | $160 | +$34.49 |
| 50% | $180 | +$55.02 |
| 75% | $201 | +$75.54 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $175 | −$46.35 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $150 | −$71.42 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $143 | −$78.35 | 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 | SGC | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $221 | $150 | $143 | $175 | $90.80 |
| 9 | $139 | $44.95 | $50.00 | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | $17.00 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $41.51 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Lucario & Melmetal-GX — FAQ
Is Lucario & Melmetal-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lucario & Melmetal-GX sells for $221 against $75.29 raw: a $146 spread, 2.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($139) 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 Lucario & Melmetal-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lucario & Melmetal-GX (Unbroken Bonds 224/214) sells for about $221 versus $75.29 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.9× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lucario & Melmetal-GX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $221, ahead of TAG 10 at $175. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lucario & Melmetal-GX 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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