Is Machoke worth grading?
Pokémon · Skyridge · 38/144 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Machoke sells for $115 against $17.87 raw: a $97.11 spread, 6.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.99) 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)
- $17.87
- PSA 10
- $115
- PSA 9
- $49.99
- Gem premium
- 6.4×
- 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 | $115 | +$72.11 | +$47.11 | −$52.89 |
| PSA 9 | $49.99 | +$7.12 | −$17.88 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $33.49 | −$9.38 | −$34.38 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $17.87 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% | $66.24 | −$1.63 |
| 50% | $82.48 | +$14.61 |
| 75% | $98.73 | +$30.86 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 28%. 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 | $1,246 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $216 | −$1,030 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $39.95 | −$1,206 | 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 | $1,246 | $216 | $39.95 |
| 9.5 | — | $16.95 | — |
| 9 | $127 | $123 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $99.97 | — |
| 8 | $45.11 | $11.00 | — |
| 7 | $34.95 | — | — |
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Grading Machoke — FAQ
Is Machoke worth grading?
A PSA 10 Machoke sells for $115 against $17.87 raw: a $97.11 spread, 6.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.99) 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 Machoke worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Machoke (Skyridge 38/144) sells for about $115 versus $17.87 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.4× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Machoke?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,246, ahead of CGC 10 at $216. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Machoke 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 Machoke break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Machoke breaks even when it gems about 28% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $49.99).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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