Is Medicham worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 205× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Medicham sells for $152 against $0.74 raw: a $151 spread, 205× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.97) 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)
- $0.74
- PSA 10
- $152
- PSA 9
- $18.97
- Gem premium
- 205×
- 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 | $152 | +$126 | +$101 | +$0.94 |
| PSA 9 | $18.97 | −$6.77 | −$31.77 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $16.97 | −$8.77 | −$33.77 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $0.74 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% | $52.15 | +$1.41 |
| 50% | $85.33 | +$34.59 |
| 75% | $119 | +$67.76 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 24%. 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 | $152 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23.46 | −$128 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $152 | $23.46 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $18.11 | — | — |
| 9 | $35.07 | $59.80 | $16.00 | $5.00 |
| 8 | $16.97 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $20.00 | — | — | — |
| 1 | $40.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading Medicham — FAQ
Is Medicham worth grading?
A PSA 10 Medicham sells for $152 against $0.74 raw: a $151 spread, 205× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.97) 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 Medicham worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Medicham (Crystal Guardians 25/100) sells for about $152 versus $0.74 for a raw near-mint copy — a 205× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Medicham?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $152, ahead of CGC 10 at $23.46. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Medicham 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 Medicham break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Medicham breaks even when it gems about 24% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $18.97).
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