Is M Steelix-EX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 M Steelix-EX sells for $299 against $30.29 raw: a $269 spread, 9.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($61.69) 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)
- $30.29
- PSA 10
- $299
- PSA 9
- $61.69
- Gem premium
- 9.9×
- 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 | $299 | +$244 | +$219 | +$119 |
| PSA 9 | $61.69 | +$6.40 | −$18.60 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $34.50 | −$20.79 | −$45.79 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $30.29 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% | $121 | +$40.68 |
| 50% | $180 | +$99.95 |
| 75% | $240 | +$159 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 8%. 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 | $299 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $214 | −$84.93 | 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 | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $299 | $214 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $42.36 | $50.93 | — |
| 9 | $61.69 | $31.57 | $78.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $11.86 | — | — |
| 8 | $34.50 | $29.86 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $10.00 | — | — |
| 7 | $21.75 | — | — | $12.00 |
| 6 | $15.31 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $66.00 | — | — | — |
| 4.5 | — | $15.00 | — | — |
| 4 | $16.02 | — | — | — |
| 3 | $13.00 | — | — | — |
| 2.5 | $27.99 | — | — | — |
| 1 | $150 | $28.75 | — | — |
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Grading M Steelix-EX — FAQ
Is M Steelix-EX worth grading?
A PSA 10 M Steelix-EX sells for $299 against $30.29 raw: a $269 spread, 9.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($61.69) 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 M Steelix-EX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 M Steelix-EX (Steam Siege 109/114) sells for about $299 versus $30.29 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.9× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for M Steelix-EX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $299, ahead of CGC 10 at $214. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does M Steelix-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 M Steelix-EX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting M Steelix-EX breaks even when it gems about 8% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $61.69).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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