Is Mantine worth grading?
Pokémon · Skyridge · 77/144 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mantine sells for $190 against $17.65 raw: a $172 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.16) 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)
- $17.65
- PSA 10
- $190
- PSA 9
- $44.16
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $190 | +$147 | +$122 | +$22.13 |
| PSA 9 | $44.16 | +$1.51 | −$23.49 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $14.00 | −$28.65 | −$53.65 | −$154 |
Net = sale price − $17.65 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% | $80.56 | +$12.91 |
| 50% | $117 | +$49.32 |
| 75% | $153 | +$85.72 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 16%. 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 | $282 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $159 | −$124 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $282 | $159 |
| 9.5 | — | $10.55 |
| 9 | $38.65 | $300 |
| 8.5 | — | $40.00 |
| 8 | $14.00 | $20.00 |
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Grading Mantine — FAQ
Is Mantine worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mantine sells for $190 against $17.65 raw: a $172 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.16) 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 Mantine worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mantine (Skyridge 77/144) sells for about $190 versus $17.65 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mantine?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $282, ahead of CGC 10 at $159. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mantine 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 Mantine break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mantine breaks even when it gems about 16% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $44.16).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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