Is Marill worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Marill sells for $346 against $7.33 raw: a $338 spread, 47× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.07) 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)
- $7.33
- PSA 10
- $346
- PSA 9
- $44.07
- Gem premium
- 47×
- 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 | $346 | +$313 | +$288 | +$188 |
| PSA 9 | $44.07 | +$11.74 | −$13.26 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $27.11 | −$5.22 | −$30.22 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $7.33 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% | $119 | +$62.17 |
| 50% | $195 | +$138 |
| 75% | $270 | +$213 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 4%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $896 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $346 | −$550 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $29.98 | −$866 | 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 | BGS | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $346 | $29.98 | $896 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $25.50 | — | — | — |
| 9 | $44.07 | $18.36 | $40.00 | — | $46.21 |
| 8.5 | $50.00 | $15.05 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $27.11 | $20.93 | — | $23.89 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $11.96 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $10.04 | — | — | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $12.00 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $14.40 | — | — | — | — |
| 5.5 | — | $8.00 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $24.89 | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | $10.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 1 | $27.92 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Marill — FAQ
Is Marill worth grading?
A PSA 10 Marill sells for $346 against $7.33 raw: a $338 spread, 47× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.07) 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 Marill worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Marill (Wizards Black Star Promos 29) sells for about $346 versus $7.33 for a raw near-mint copy — a 47× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Marill?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $896, ahead of PSA 10 at $346. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Marill need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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 Marill break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Marill breaks even when it gems about 4% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $44.07).
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