Is Marshtomp worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 59× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Marshtomp sells for $319 against $5.41 raw: a $314 spread, 59× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($29.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.41
- PSA 10
- $319
- PSA 9
- $29.00
- Gem premium
- 59×
- 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 | $319 | +$289 | +$264 | +$164 |
| PSA 9 | $29.00 | −$1.41 | −$26.41 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $57.41 | +$27.00 | +$2.00 | −$98.00 |
Net = sale price − $5.41 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% | $102 | +$46.09 |
| 50% | $174 | +$119 |
| 75% | $247 | +$191 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 9%. 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 | $319 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $80.00 | −$239 | 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 | $319 | $80.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $74.99 |
| 9 | $52.00 | $67.75 |
| 8.5 | — | $39.82 |
| 8 | $57.41 | — |
| 7 | $39.99 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $13.00 |
| 5 | — | $5.00 |
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Grading Marshtomp — FAQ
Is Marshtomp worth grading?
A PSA 10 Marshtomp sells for $319 against $5.41 raw: a $314 spread, 59× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($29.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Marshtomp worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Marshtomp (Ruby & Sapphire 41/109) sells for about $319 versus $5.41 for a raw near-mint copy — a 59× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Marshtomp?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $319, ahead of CGC 10 at $80.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Marshtomp 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 Marshtomp break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Marshtomp breaks even when it gems about 9% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.00).
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