Is Metapod worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 474× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Metapod sells for $123 against $0.26 raw: a $123 spread, 474× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($9.03) 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)
- $0.26
- PSA 10
- $123
- PSA 9
- $9.03
- Gem premium
- 474×
- 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 | $123 | +$97.93 | +$72.93 | −$27.07 |
| PSA 9 | $9.03 | −$16.23 | −$41.23 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $11.43 | −$13.83 | −$38.83 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $0.26 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% | $37.57 | −$12.69 |
| 50% | $66.11 | +$15.85 |
| 75% | $94.65 | +$44.39 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 36%. 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 | $123 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $39.00 | −$84.19 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $35.00 | −$88.19 | 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 | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $32.19 | $39.00 | $35.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $14.00 | — |
| 9 | $16.98 | $9.97 | $2.00 |
| 8.5 | $34.00 | $6.02 | — |
| 8 | $12.66 | $7.00 | — |
| 6 | $7.50 | — | — |
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Grading Metapod — FAQ
Is Metapod worth grading?
A PSA 10 Metapod sells for $123 against $0.26 raw: a $123 spread, 474× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($9.03) 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 Metapod worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Metapod (Evolutions 4/108) sells for about $123 versus $0.26 for a raw near-mint copy — a 474× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Metapod?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $123, ahead of CGC 10 at $39.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Metapod 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 Metapod break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Metapod breaks even when it gems about 36% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $9.03).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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