Is Metagross-GX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Metagross-GX sells for $84.01 against $13.43 raw: a $70.58 spread, 6.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.77) 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)
- $13.43
- PSA 10
- $84.01
- PSA 9
- $40.77
- Gem premium
- 6.3×
- 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 | $84.01 | +$45.58 | +$20.58 | −$79.42 |
| PSA 9 | $40.77 | +$2.34 | −$22.66 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $17.98 | −$20.45 | −$45.45 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $13.43 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% | $51.58 | −$11.85 |
| 50% | $62.39 | −$1.04 |
| 75% | $73.20 | +$9.77 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 52%. 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 | $84.01 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $29.97 | −$54.04 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $84.01 | $29.97 | — |
| 9 | $40.77 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| 8 | $17.98 | — | — |
| 7 | $24.99 | — | — |
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Grading Metagross-GX — FAQ
Is Metagross-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Metagross-GX sells for $84.01 against $13.43 raw: a $70.58 spread, 6.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.77) 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 Metagross-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Metagross-GX (Guardians Rising 139/145) sells for about $84.01 versus $13.43 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.3× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Metagross-GX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $84.01, ahead of CGC 10 at $29.97. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Metagross-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.
What gem rate makes grading Metagross-GX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Metagross-GX breaks even when it gems about 52% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $40.77).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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