Is Machoke worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Machoke sells for $2,000 against $0.98 raw: a $1,999 spread, 2041× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($197) 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)
- $0.98
- PSA 10
- $2,000
- PSA 9
- $197
- Gem premium
- 2041×
- 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 | $2,000 | +$1,974 | +$1,949 | +$1,849 |
| PSA 9 | $197 | +$171 | +$146 | +$46.46 |
| PSA 8 | $21.00 | −$4.98 | −$29.98 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $0.98 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% | $648 | +$597 |
| 50% | $1,099 | +$1,048 |
| 75% | $1,549 | +$1,498 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $2,000 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $210 | −$1,790 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $2,000 | $210 | — |
| 9 | $43.10 | — | $90.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $15.00 | — |
| 8 | $54.98 | — | — |
| 7 | $41.71 | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $10.00 | — |
| 6 | $68.73 | — | — |
| 5.5 | — | $9.00 | — |
| 5 | $17.50 | — | — |
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Grading Machoke — FAQ
Is Machoke worth grading?
A PSA 10 Machoke sells for $2,000 against $0.98 raw: a $1,999 spread, 2041× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($197) 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 (Legend Maker 39/92) sells for about $2,000 versus $0.98 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2041× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Machoke?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $2,000, ahead of CGC 10 at $210. 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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