Is Mewtwo worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mewtwo sells for $557 against $40.12 raw: a $517 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($87.14) 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)
- $40.12
- PSA 10
- $557
- PSA 9
- $87.14
- Gem premium
- 14×
- As of
- Oct 12, 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 | $557 | +$492 | +$467 | +$367 |
| PSA 9 | $87.14 | +$22.02 | −$2.98 | −$103 |
| PSA 8 | $49.12 | −$16.00 | −$41.00 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $40.12 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% | $205 | +$115 |
| 50% | $322 | +$232 |
| 75% | $440 | +$350 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $584 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $557 | −$26.34 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $198 | −$385 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $175 | −$409 | 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 — FAQ
Is Mewtwo worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mewtwo sells for $557 against $40.12 raw: a $517 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($87.14) 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 Mewtwo worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mewtwo (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos 052) sells for about $557 versus $40.12 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Oct 12, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mewtwo?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $584, ahead of PSA 10 at $557. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mewtwo need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mewtwo breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $87.14).
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