Is Mantine worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 8 Mantine brings $29.77 versus $1.65 raw — a $28.12 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.65
- PSA 8
- $29.77
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 8 | $29.77 | +$3.12 | −$21.88 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $12.00 | −$14.65 | −$39.65 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $1.65 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $25.03 | best | 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 | — | $25.03 |
| 9.5 | — | $11.02 |
| 9 | — | $7.86 |
| 8.5 | — | $5.99 |
| 8 | $29.77 | $8.00 |
| 7 | — | $17.00 |
| 6 | $13.43 | — |
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Grading Mantine — FAQ
Is Mantine worth grading?
A PSA 8 Mantine brings $29.77 versus $1.65 raw — a $28.12 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
What centering does Mantine need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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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