Is Marowak worth grading?
Pokémon · Base Set 2 · 52/130 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Marowak sells for $49.02 against $1.88 raw: a $47.14 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.14) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.88
- PSA 10
- $49.02
- PSA 9
- $29.14
- Gem premium
- 26×
- 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 | $49.02 | +$22.14 | −$2.86 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $29.14 | +$2.26 | −$22.74 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $16.00 | −$10.88 | −$35.88 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $1.88 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% | $34.11 | −$17.77 |
| 50% | $39.08 | −$12.80 |
| 75% | $44.05 | −$7.83 |
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 | $49.02 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.48 | −$28.54 | 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 | $49.02 | $20.48 |
| 9 | $29.14 | — |
| 8 | $16.00 | — |
| 7 | $14.07 | — |
| 2 | $5.00 | — |
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Grading Marowak — FAQ
Is Marowak worth grading?
A PSA 10 Marowak sells for $49.02 against $1.88 raw: a $47.14 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.14) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Marowak worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Marowak (Base Set 2 52/130) sells for about $49.02 versus $1.88 for a raw near-mint copy — a 26× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Marowak?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $49.02, ahead of CGC 10 at $20.48. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Marowak 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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