Steven's Metagross Ex #289

Pokemon Ascended Heroes · #289 · Special Illustration Rare · Jan 2026

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Raw Price

$96.67

Expected Value

$47.41

Net Profit

$63.96

Gem Rate

62.5%

ROI

+57%

Sales / Yr

825

This card has strong grading potential — $63.96 profit if PSA 10 with a 63% gem rate and 825 annual sales. The market is liquid enough to sell quickly.

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Profitability by Grading Company

Company	Best Tier	Gem Rate	Pop	10s	Cost	EV	Net Profit	ROI
PSA	PSA Standard	52.3%	8,420	1,250	$20.00	$85.40	$32.50	127%
BGS	BGS Standard	52.3%	8,420	1,250	$20.00	$85.40	$32.50	127%
CGC	CGC Standard	52.3%	8,420	1,250	$20.00	$85.40	$32.50	127%
SGC	SGC Standard	52.3%	8,420	1,250	$20.00	$85.40	$32.50	127%
TAG	TAG Standard	52.3%	8,420	1,250	$20.00	$85.40	$32.50	127%

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Price by Grade

Raw

$96.67

BGS 10

$570.00

PSA 10

$550.00

SGC 10

$330.00

CGC 10

$175.63

$138.75

BGS 9.5

$110.00

$93.50

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62.5%Gem Rate (PSA 10)

+675 graded in 30 days

+948 in 90 days

Grade Distribution (1,001 total graded)

1,001Total

PSA 1062662.5%

PSA 931431.4%

PSA 8535.3%

PSA 740.4%

Below 740.4%

eBay Market Signals

3–4 month horizon

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