Is Machamp LV.X worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Machamp LV.X sells for $6,659 against $69.99 raw: a $6,589 spread, 95× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($523) 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)
- $69.99
- PSA 10
- $6,659
- PSA 9
- $523
- Gem premium
- 95×
- 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 | $6,659 | +$6,564 | +$6,539 | +$6,439 |
| PSA 9 | $523 | +$428 | +$403 | +$303 |
| PSA 8 | $158 | +$63.30 | +$38.30 | −$61.70 |
Net = sale price − $69.99 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% | $2,057 | +$1,937 |
| 50% | $3,591 | +$3,471 |
| 75% | $5,125 | +$5,005 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $6,659 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $269 | −$6,390 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $6,659 | $269 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $299 | — |
| 9 | $523 | $76.26 | $488 |
| 8.5 | $360 | $127 | — |
| 8 | $158 | $59.82 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $76.68 | — |
| 7 | $109 | $49.94 | — |
| 6 | $48.56 | — | — |
| 5 | $22.70 | — | — |
| 4 | $21.00 | — | — |
| 3 | $45.00 | — | — |
| 1 | $122 | $250 | — |
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Grading Machamp LV.X — FAQ
Is Machamp LV.X worth grading?
A PSA 10 Machamp LV.X sells for $6,659 against $69.99 raw: a $6,589 spread, 95× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($523) 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 Machamp LV.X worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Machamp LV.X (Stormfront 98/100) sells for about $6,659 versus $69.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 95× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Machamp LV.X?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $6,659, ahead of CGC 10 at $269. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Machamp LV.X 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?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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