Is Machamp worth grading?
Pokémon · Stormfront · 20/100 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 5 Machamp brings $46.25 versus $19.99 raw — a $26.26 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $19.99
- PSA 5
- $46.25
- PSA 9
- $25.00
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- 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 5 | $46.25 | +$1.26 | −$23.74 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $25.00 | −$19.99 | −$44.99 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $21.00 | −$23.99 | −$48.99 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $19.99 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% | $30.31 | −$39.68 |
| 50% | $35.63 | −$34.36 |
| 75% | $40.94 | −$29.05 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 9.5 | — | $16.00 |
| 9 | $25.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $20.00 |
| 8 | $21.00 | — |
| 7 | $6.00 | — |
| 6 | $24.75 | — |
| 5 | $46.25 | — |
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Grading Machamp — FAQ
Is Machamp worth grading?
A PSA 5 Machamp brings $46.25 versus $19.99 raw — a $26.26 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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