Is Mareep worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 28× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Mareep sells for $72.98 against $2.59 raw: a $70.39 spread, 28× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.07) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.59
- PSA 10
- $72.98
- PSA 9
- $21.07
- Gem premium
- 28×
- 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 | $72.98 | +$45.39 | +$20.39 | −$79.61 |
| PSA 9 | $21.07 | −$6.52 | −$31.52 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $15.93 | −$11.66 | −$36.66 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $2.59 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% | $34.05 | −$18.54 |
| 50% | $47.03 | −$5.56 |
| 75% | $60.00 | +$7.41 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 61%. 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 | $1,836 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.34 | −$1,804 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $16.00 | −$1,820 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,836 | $18.96 | $16.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $13.24 | — |
| 9 | $48.82 | $53.64 | $175 |
| 8.5 | — | $38.00 | $10.00 |
| 8 | $30.28 | — | — |
| 7.5 | $73.79 | — | — |
| 7 | $39.86 | — | — |
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Grading Mareep — FAQ
Is Mareep worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mareep sells for $72.98 against $2.59 raw: a $70.39 spread, 28× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.07) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Mareep worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mareep (Team Rocket Returns 67/109) sells for about $72.98 versus $2.59 for a raw near-mint copy — a 28× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mareep?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,836, ahead of CGC 10 at $32.34. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mareep 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 Mareep break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mareep breaks even when it gems about 61% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $21.07).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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