Is Machop worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Machop sells for $2,000 against $0.35 raw: a $2,000 spread, 5714× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($103) 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)
- $0.35
- PSA 10
- $2,000
- PSA 9
- $103
- Gem premium
- 5714×
- 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 | $2,000 | +$1,975 | +$1,950 | +$1,850 |
| PSA 9 | $103 | +$77.15 | +$52.15 | −$47.85 |
| PSA 8 | $45.98 | +$20.63 | −$4.37 | −$104 |
Net = sale price − $0.35 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% | $577 | +$527 |
| 50% | $1,051 | +$1,001 |
| 75% | $1,526 | +$1,475 |
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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $2,000 | $55.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $48.95 |
| 9 | $103 | $35.76 |
| 8 | $45.98 | — |
| 7 | $33.99 | $10.50 |
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Grading Machop — FAQ
Is Machop worth grading?
A PSA 10 Machop sells for $2,000 against $0.35 raw: a $2,000 spread, 5714× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($103) 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 $0.35 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5714× premium as of Aug 10, 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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