Is Machoke worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Machoke sells for $1,493 against $0.66 raw: a $1,492 spread, 2262× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.95) 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)
- $0.66
- PSA 10
- $1,493
- PSA 9
- $27.95
- Gem premium
- 2262×
- 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 | $1,493 | +$1,467 | +$1,442 | +$1,342 |
| PSA 9 | $27.95 | +$2.29 | −$22.71 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $43.97 | +$18.31 | −$6.69 | −$107 |
Net = sale price − $0.66 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% | $394 | +$344 |
| 50% | $760 | +$710 |
| 75% | $1,127 | +$1,076 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. 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 | $1,493 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $144 | −$1,349 | 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 | $1,493 | $144 |
| 9 | $84.00 | $17.00 |
| 8 | $43.97 | $10.00 |
| 7 | $36.00 | — |
| 1 | $75.00 | — |
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Grading Machoke — FAQ
Is Machoke worth grading?
A PSA 10 Machoke sells for $1,493 against $0.66 raw: a $1,492 spread, 2262× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.95) 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 Machoke worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Machoke (Power Keepers 33/108) sells for about $1,493 versus $0.66 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2262× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Machoke?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,493, ahead of CGC 10 at $144. 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.
What gem rate makes grading Machoke break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Machoke breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $27.95).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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