# Steven's Metagross ex #289/217

The Steven's Metagross ex (#289/217, ME: Ascended Heroes) is a special illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 5 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 9.1/10 grade (MINT), with 80% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $103.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/steven-s-metagross-ex-me-ascended-heroes-289-217

## Card details

- Set: ME: Ascended Heroes
- Number: #289/217
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Jan 30, 2026
- Set size: 580 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $103
- Source: justtcg
- 4-month change: -52.3%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 5
- Average overall grade: 9.1 / 10
- Average corners: 9.0
- Average edges: 9.2
- Average surface: 9.4
- Average centering: 9.3
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 80%
- Highest community grade: 10.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 10 | 40% | $98 |
| 9.5 | 40% | $96 |
| 7 | 20% | $101 |

### Most common condition issues

- Ding (Front): 20% of scans
- Bent (Front): 20% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Steven's Metagross ex carries a market value of $103. Community scans grading 10 are worth roughly $98, about 0.9× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Steven's Metagross ex worth?

A raw (ungraded) Steven's Metagross ex from ME: Ascended Heroes currently carries a market value of about $103. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

### What grade do most Steven's Metagross ex cards get?

Across 5 community scans on ZeroPop, the Steven's Metagross ex averages a 9.1/10 overall grade. 80% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.0, edges 9.2, surface 9.4, centering 9.3.

### What are the most common defects on a Steven's Metagross ex?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Steven's Metagross ex cards are Ding (Front) (20% of scans), Bent (Front) (20% of scans).

### Is the Steven's Metagross ex worth grading?

Whether the Steven's Metagross ex is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app