Is Medicham worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Medicham sells for $1,500 against $1.25 raw: a $1,499 spread, 1200× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($93.60) 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)
- $1.25
- PSA 10
- $1,500
- PSA 9
- $93.60
- Gem premium
- 1200×
- 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 | $1,500 | +$1,474 | +$1,449 | +$1,349 |
| PSA 9 | $93.60 | +$67.35 | +$42.35 | −$57.65 |
| PSA 8 | $43.71 | +$17.46 | −$7.54 | −$108 |
Net = sale price − $1.25 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% | $445 | +$394 |
| 50% | $797 | +$746 |
| 75% | $1,148 | +$1,097 |
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 | $1,500 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $138 | −$1,362 | 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 | $1,500 | $138 |
| 9.5 | — | $24.00 |
| 9 | $93.60 | $47.39 |
| 8.5 | — | $29.44 |
| 8 | $43.71 | $6.00 |
| 7.5 | — | $26.95 |
| 7 | $32.00 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $7.00 |
| 4 | $26.00 | — |
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Grading Medicham — FAQ
Is Medicham worth grading?
A PSA 10 Medicham sells for $1,500 against $1.25 raw: a $1,499 spread, 1200× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($93.60) 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 Medicham worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Medicham (Power Keepers 34/108) sells for about $1,500 versus $1.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1200× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Medicham?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,500, ahead of CGC 10 at $138. 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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