Is Machamp worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Machamp sells for $903 against $24.99 raw: a $878 spread, 36× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($88.95) 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)
- $24.99
- PSA 10
- $903
- PSA 9
- $88.95
- Gem premium
- 36×
- 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 | $903 | +$853 | +$828 | +$728 |
| PSA 9 | $88.95 | +$38.96 | +$13.96 | −$86.04 |
| PSA 8 | $70.50 | +$20.51 | −$4.49 | −$104 |
Net = sale price − $24.99 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% | $293 | +$218 |
| 50% | $496 | +$421 |
| 75% | $700 | +$625 |
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 | $903 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $249 | −$654 | 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 | $522 | $249 |
| 9.5 | — | $99.99 |
| 9 | $248 | $119 |
| 8.5 | $33.91 | $29.99 |
| 8 | $28.07 | $150 |
| 7 | $42.47 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $18.00 |
| 6 | $7.73 | — |
| 5 | $15.00 | — |
| 3.5 | — | $16.80 |
| 3 | $16.50 | — |
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Grading Machamp — FAQ
Is Machamp worth grading?
A PSA 10 Machamp sells for $903 against $24.99 raw: a $878 spread, 36× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($88.95) 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 Machamp worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Machamp (Legend Maker 9/92) sells for about $903 versus $24.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 36× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Machamp?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $903, ahead of CGC 10 at $249. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Machamp 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?
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