Is Meloetta ex worth grading?
Pokémon · Black Bolt · 167/086 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Meloetta ex brings $79.30 versus $37.14 raw — a $42.16 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($33.56) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $37.14
- PSA 10
- $79.30
- PSA 9
- $33.56
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $79.30 | +$17.16 | −$7.84 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $33.56 | −$28.58 | −$53.58 | −$154 |
| PSA 8 | $28.04 | −$34.10 | −$59.10 | −$159 |
Net = sale price − $37.14 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% | $45.00 | −$42.14 |
| 50% | $56.43 | −$30.71 |
| 75% | $67.86 | −$19.28 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $103 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $79.30 | −$23.36 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $46.08 | −$56.58 | 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 Meloetta ex — FAQ
Is Meloetta ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Meloetta ex brings $79.30 versus $37.14 raw — a $42.16 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($33.56) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Meloetta ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Meloetta ex (Black Bolt 167/086) sells for about $79.30 versus $37.14 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.1× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Meloetta ex?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $103, ahead of PSA 10 at $79.30. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Meloetta ex 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.
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