Is Mew ex worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mew ex sells for $336 against $29.16 raw: a $306 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($60.87) 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)
- $29.16
- PSA 10
- $336
- PSA 9
- $60.87
- Gem premium
- 12×
- As of
- Oct 5, 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 | $336 | +$281 | +$256 | +$156 |
| PSA 9 | $60.87 | +$6.71 | −$18.29 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $41.79 | −$12.37 | −$37.37 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $29.16 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% | $130 | +$50.39 |
| 50% | $198 | +$119 |
| 75% | $267 | +$188 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 7%. 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 | $330 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $264 | −$66.31 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $121 | −$209 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $51.20 | −$279 | 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 Mew ex — FAQ
Is Mew ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mew ex sells for $336 against $29.16 raw: a $306 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($60.87) 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 Mew ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mew ex (Paldean Fates 216/091) sells for about $336 versus $29.16 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Oct 5, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mew ex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $330, ahead of TAG 10 at $264. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mew 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.
What gem rate makes grading Mew ex break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mew ex breaks even when it gems about 7% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $60.87).
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