Is Machop worth grading?
Pokémon · Base Set 2 · 78/130 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Machop sells for $53.41 against $0.57 raw: a $52.84 spread, 94× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.05) 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)
- $0.57
- PSA 10
- $53.41
- PSA 9
- $34.05
- Gem premium
- 94×
- 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 | $53.41 | +$27.84 | +$2.84 | −$97.16 |
| PSA 9 | $34.05 | +$8.48 | −$16.52 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $8.51 | −$17.06 | −$42.06 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $0.57 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% | $38.89 | −$11.68 |
| 50% | $43.73 | −$6.84 |
| 75% | $48.57 | −$2.00 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 85%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $53.41 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.00 | −$18.41 | 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 | $53.41 | $35.00 |
| 9 | $34.05 | $7.60 |
| 8.5 | — | $8.40 |
| 8 | $8.51 | $11.00 |
| 7 | $10.00 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $2.54 |
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Grading Machop — FAQ
Is Machop worth grading?
A PSA 10 Machop sells for $53.41 against $0.57 raw: a $52.84 spread, 94× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.05) 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 Machop worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Machop (Base Set 2 78/130) sells for about $53.41 versus $0.57 for a raw near-mint copy — a 94× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Machop?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $53.41, ahead of CGC 10 at $35.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Machop 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.
What gem rate makes grading Machop break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Machop breaks even when it gems about 85% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $34.05).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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