Is Mewtwo-GX worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 19× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Mewtwo-GX sells for $386 against $19.94 raw: a $366 spread, 19× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($40.48) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $19.94
- PSA 10
- $386
- PSA 9
- $40.48
- Gem premium
- 19×
- As of
- Oct 6, 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 | $386 | +$341 | +$316 | +$216 |
| PSA 9 | $40.48 | −$4.46 | −$29.46 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $16.84 | −$28.10 | −$53.10 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $19.94 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% | $127 | +$56.91 |
| 50% | $213 | +$143 |
| 75% | $300 | +$230 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 9%. 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 | $386 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $215 | −$171 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $55.49 | −$330 | 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 Mewtwo-GX — FAQ
Is Mewtwo-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mewtwo-GX sells for $386 against $19.94 raw: a $366 spread, 19× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($40.48) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Mewtwo-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mewtwo-GX (SM Black Star Promos SM196) sells for about $386 versus $19.94 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Oct 6, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mewtwo-GX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $386, ahead of TAG 10 at $215. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mewtwo-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 Mewtwo-GX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mewtwo-GX breaks even when it gems about 9% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $40.48).
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