Is Muk worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Muk sells for $132 against $17.22 raw: a $115 spread, 7.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.17) 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)
- $17.22
- PSA 10
- $132
- PSA 9
- $48.17
- Gem premium
- 7.7×
- 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 | $132 | +$89.58 | +$64.58 | −$35.42 |
| PSA 9 | $48.17 | +$5.95 | −$19.05 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $29.92 | −$12.30 | −$37.30 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $17.22 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% | $69.08 | +$1.86 |
| 50% | $89.99 | +$22.77 |
| 75% | $111 | +$43.67 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 23%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $2,056 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $199 | −$1,857 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $2,056 | $199 | $47.18 |
| 9.5 | — | $43.29 | — |
| 9 | $137 | $59.99 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $62.00 | — |
| 8 | $59.99 | — | — |
| 7 | $12.00 | — | — |
| 6 | $30.00 | — | — |
| 5 | $24.50 | — | — |
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Grading Muk — FAQ
Is Muk worth grading?
A PSA 10 Muk sells for $132 against $17.22 raw: a $115 spread, 7.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.17) 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 Muk worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Muk (Aquapolis 23/147) sells for about $132 versus $17.22 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.7× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Muk?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $2,056, ahead of CGC 10 at $199. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Muk 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.
What gem rate makes grading Muk break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Muk breaks even when it gems about 23% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $48.17).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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