Is Marshtomp worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 133× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Marshtomp sells for $243 against $1.83 raw: a $241 spread, 133× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.72) 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)
- $1.83
- PSA 10
- $243
- PSA 9
- $20.72
- Gem premium
- 133×
- 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 | $243 | +$216 | +$191 | +$90.69 |
| PSA 9 | $20.72 | −$6.11 | −$31.11 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $30.00 | +$3.17 | −$21.83 | −$122 |
Net = sale price − $1.83 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% | $76.17 | +$24.34 |
| 50% | $132 | +$79.79 |
| 75% | $187 | +$135 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. 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 | $1,875 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $136 | −$1,739 | 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 | BGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,875 | $136 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $16.50 | $42.00 |
| 9 | $224 | $39.99 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $10.80 | — |
| 8 | $81.85 | $11.00 | — |
| 7 | $16.50 | — | — |
| 6 | $39.99 | — | — |
| 5 | $39.99 | — | — |
| 4.5 | — | $9.60 | — |
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Grading Marshtomp — FAQ
Is Marshtomp worth grading?
A PSA 10 Marshtomp sells for $243 against $1.83 raw: a $241 spread, 133× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.72) 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 (Crystal Guardians 38/100) sells for about $243 versus $1.83 for a raw near-mint copy — a 133× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Marshtomp?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,875, ahead of CGC 10 at $136. 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 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $20.72).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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