Is Machoke worth grading?
Pokémon · Base Set 2 · 49/130 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Machoke brings $35.71 versus $0.94 raw — a $34.77 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.81) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.94
- PSA 10
- $35.71
- PSA 9
- $24.81
- Gem premium
- 38×
- As of
- Aug 10, 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 | $35.71 | +$9.77 | −$15.23 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $24.81 | −$1.13 | −$26.13 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $19.75 | −$6.19 | −$31.19 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $0.94 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% | $27.53 | −$23.41 |
| 50% | $30.26 | −$20.68 |
| 75% | $32.98 | −$17.95 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $35.71 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.13 | −$8.58 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $35.71 | $27.13 |
| 9.5 | — | $9.00 |
| 9 | $24.81 | $7.00 |
| 8 | $19.75 | $4.00 |
| 7.5 | — | $10.98 |
| 6 | $8.00 | — |
| 5.5 | — | $9.99 |
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Grading Machoke — FAQ
Is Machoke worth grading?
A PSA 10 Machoke brings $35.71 versus $0.94 raw — a $34.77 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.81) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Machoke worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Machoke (Base Set 2 49/130) sells for about $35.71 versus $0.94 for a raw near-mint copy — a 38× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Machoke?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $35.71, ahead of CGC 10 at $27.13. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Machoke need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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