Is Metagross-EX worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 6 copies of Metagross-EX sell for $48.34, only $19.45 above the $28.89 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $28.89
- PSA 6
- $48.34
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 6 | $48.34 | −$5.55 | −$30.55 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $25.00 | −$28.89 | −$53.89 | −$154 |
Net = sale price − $28.89 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Metagross-EX — FAQ
Is Metagross-EX worth grading?
PSA 6 copies of Metagross-EX sell for $48.34, only $19.45 above the $28.89 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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