Is Machop worth grading?
Pokémon · Power Keepers · 53/108 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Machop sells for $2,000 against $0.36 raw: a $2,000 spread, 5556× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($201) 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)
- $0.36
- PSA 10
- $2,000
- PSA 9
- $201
- Gem premium
- 5556×
- As of
- Sep 29, 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 | $2,000 | +$1,975 | +$1,950 | +$1,850 |
| PSA 9 | $201 | +$176 | +$151 | +$51.10 |
| PSA 8 | $45.65 | +$20.29 | −$4.71 | −$105 |
Net = sale price − $0.36 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% | $651 | +$601 |
| 50% | $1,101 | +$1,050 |
| 75% | $1,550 | +$1,500 |
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 | $2,000 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $55.00 | −$1,945 | 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.
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Grading Machop — FAQ
Is Machop worth grading?
A PSA 10 Machop sells for $2,000 against $0.36 raw: a $2,000 spread, 5556× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($201) 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 Machop worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Machop (Power Keepers 53/108) sells for about $2,000 versus $0.36 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5556× premium as of Sep 29, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Machop?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $2,000, ahead of CGC 10 at $55.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Machop 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.
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