Steven's Metagross Ex #289

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

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Raw Price

$92.50

Expected Value

$69.53

Net Profit

$68.13

Gem Rate

65.6%

ROI

+63%

Sales / Yr

352

This card has strong grading potential — $68.13 profit if PSA 10 with a 66% gem rate and 352 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

$92.50

PSA 10

$583.74

BGS 10

$570.00

SGC 10

$350.00

$195.50

CGC 10

$175.63

BGS 9.5

$110.00

$100.00

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65.6%Gem Rate (PSA 10)

+149 graded in 30 days

+197 in 90 days

Grade Distribution (250 total graded)

250Total

PSA 1016465.6%

PSA 97228.8%

PSA 8114.4%

PSA 710.4%

Below 720.8%

eBay Market Signals

3–4 month horizon

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