Is Team Aqua's Manectric worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Team Aqua's Manectric sells for $3,500 against $2.83 raw: a $3,497 spread, 1237× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($166) 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)
- $2.83
- PSA 10
- $3,500
- PSA 9
- $166
- Gem premium
- 1237×
- 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 | $3,500 | +$3,472 | +$3,447 | +$3,347 |
| PSA 9 | $166 | +$138 | +$113 | +$13.27 |
| PSA 8 | $47.84 | +$20.01 | −$4.99 | −$105 |
Net = sale price − $2.83 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% | $1000 | +$947 |
| 50% | $1,833 | +$1,780 |
| 75% | $2,667 | +$2,614 |
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 | $3,500 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $62.40 | −$3,438 | 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 | $3,500 | $62.40 | — |
| 9 | $166 | $23.92 | $20.00 |
| 8.5 | $56.15 | $29.99 | — |
| 8 | $47.84 | $16.19 | — |
| 7 | $13.00 | — | — |
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Grading Team Aqua's Manectric — FAQ
Is Team Aqua's Manectric worth grading?
A PSA 10 Team Aqua's Manectric sells for $3,500 against $2.83 raw: a $3,497 spread, 1237× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($166) 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 Team Aqua's Manectric worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Team Aqua's Manectric (Team Magma vs Team Aqua 29/95) sells for about $3,500 versus $2.83 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1237× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Team Aqua's Manectric?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $3,500, ahead of CGC 10 at $62.40. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Team Aqua's Manectric 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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