Is M Sharpedo-EX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 M Sharpedo-EX sells for $264 against $24.67 raw: a $240 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($58.26) 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)
- $24.67
- PSA 10
- $264
- PSA 9
- $58.26
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $264 | +$215 | +$190 | +$89.51 |
| PSA 9 | $58.26 | +$8.59 | −$16.41 | −$116 |
| PSA 8 | $29.54 | −$20.13 | −$45.13 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $24.67 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% | $110 | +$35.07 |
| 50% | $161 | +$86.55 |
| 75% | $213 | +$138 |
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 | $499 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $200 | −$299 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $71.67 | −$428 | 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 | $499 | $71.67 | $200 |
| 9.5 | — | $57.00 | — |
| 9 | $75.30 | $25.00 | $21.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $12.00 | — |
| 8 | $40.00 | $12.50 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $9.00 | — |
| 7 | $22.55 | $20.00 | — |
| 4 | $32.00 | — | — |
| 3 | — | $13.00 | — |
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Grading M Sharpedo-EX — FAQ
Is M Sharpedo-EX worth grading?
A PSA 10 M Sharpedo-EX sells for $264 against $24.67 raw: a $240 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($58.26) 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 Sharpedo-EX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 M Sharpedo-EX (XY Black Star Promos XY200) sells for about $264 versus $24.67 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for M Sharpedo-EX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $499, ahead of SGC 10 at $200. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does M Sharpedo-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 Sharpedo-EX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting M Sharpedo-EX breaks even when it gems about 8% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $58.26).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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