Is Steven's Metagross ex worth grading?
Pokémon · Destined Rivals · 145/182 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 59× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Steven's Metagross ex sells for $42.40 against $0.72 raw: a $41.68 spread, 59× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.24) 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)
- $0.72
- PSA 10
- $42.40
- PSA 9
- $16.24
- Gem premium
- 59×
- 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 | $42.40 | +$16.68 | −$8.32 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $16.24 | −$9.48 | −$34.48 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $10.46 | −$15.26 | −$40.26 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $0.72 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% | $22.78 | −$27.94 |
| 50% | $29.32 | −$21.40 |
| 75% | $35.86 | −$14.86 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $42.40 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $10.00 | −$32.40 | 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 Steven's Metagross ex — FAQ
Is Steven's Metagross ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Steven's Metagross ex sells for $42.40 against $0.72 raw: a $41.68 spread, 59× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.24) 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 Steven's Metagross ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Steven's Metagross ex (Destined Rivals 145/182) sells for about $42.40 versus $0.72 for a raw near-mint copy — a 59× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Steven's Metagross ex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $42.40, ahead of CGC 10 at $10.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Steven's Metagross ex 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.
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