Is Multi Technical Machine 01 worth grading?
Pokémon · Expedition Base Set · 144/165 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Multi Technical Machine 01 brings $39.87 versus $2.15 raw — a $37.72 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($8.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.15
- PSA 10
- $39.87
- PSA 9
- $8.50
- Gem premium
- 19×
- 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 | $39.87 | +$12.72 | −$12.28 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $8.50 | −$18.65 | −$43.65 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $20.00 | −$7.15 | −$32.15 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $2.15 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% | $16.34 | −$35.81 |
| 50% | $24.18 | −$27.96 |
| 75% | $32.03 | −$20.12 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $190 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $29.99 | −$160 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $16.50 | −$173 | 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 | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $190 | $29.99 | $16.50 |
| 9 | $60.83 | — | — |
| 8 | $74.95 | — | — |
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Grading Multi Technical Machine 01 — FAQ
Is Multi Technical Machine 01 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Multi Technical Machine 01 brings $39.87 versus $2.15 raw — a $37.72 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($8.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Multi Technical Machine 01 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Multi Technical Machine 01 (Expedition Base Set 144/165) sells for about $39.87 versus $2.15 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Multi Technical Machine 01?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $190, ahead of CGC 10 at $29.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Multi Technical Machine 01 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?
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