Steven's Metagross Ex #289 (Pokemon Ascended Heroes)
Steven's Metagross Ex #289 from Pokemon Ascended Heroes is worth about $90.05 raw (Near Mint) and $345 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $54–$77 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $90.05 | $54 – $77 |
| Lightly Played | $72.04 | $43 – $61 |
| Moderately Played | $54.03 | $32 – $46 |
| Heavily Played | $36.02 | $22 – $31 |
| Damaged | $22.51 | $14 – $19 |
Your card’s condition directly affects its trade-in value. Most cards from binders are Lightly Played or better. Estimates based on standard condition discounts.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $345 | $207 – $293 |
| PSA 9.5 | $175 | $105 – $149 |
| PSA 9 | $95 | $57 – $81 |
| PSA 8 | $81 | $49 – $69 |
| BGS 10 | $602 | $361 – $512 |
| CGC 10 | $181 | $109 – $154 |
| SGC 10 | $207 | $124 – $176 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
How to Sell: Compare Your Options
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $54–$77 | $0 | $0 | $54–$77 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $90.05 | −$11.93 | −$5.00 | $73.12 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $85.55 | −$9.32 | −$4.00 | $72.23 | 2–3 wks |
Local buyers found on Trade Into Cash typically pay 60–85% of market value with no fees. eBay: 13.25% final value fee. TCGplayer: 10.89% seller fee. Shipping estimated for standard tracked.
Should You Grade This Card?
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $345 | $256 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $95 | $34 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $81 | $22 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $90 | $30 |
"You Keep" = card value minus grading ($25), shipping (~$18), and eBay fees (13.25%) if you sell the graded card online. Compared against selling raw to a local buyer at ~72.5% of market (midpoint of 60–85%).
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About Steven's Metagross Ex #289
The Steven's Metagross Ex #289 from Pokemon Ascended Heroes is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $90.05. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $345. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.