Is Master Ball worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Master Ball sells for $324 against $5.63 raw: a $319 spread, 58× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($63.24) 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)
- $5.63
- PSA 10
- $324
- PSA 9
- $63.24
- Gem premium
- 58×
- 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 | $324 | +$294 | +$269 | +$169 |
| PSA 9 | $63.24 | +$32.61 | +$7.61 | −$92.39 |
| PSA 8 | $32.09 | +$1.46 | −$23.54 | −$124 |
Net = sale price − $5.63 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% | $129 | +$72.88 |
| 50% | $194 | +$138 |
| 75% | $259 | +$203 |
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 | $324 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $78.55 | −$246 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $324 | $14.12 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $25.00 | — | — |
| 9 | $10.51 | $14.00 | $19.00 | $20.00 |
| 8 | $32.09 | $5.00 | — | — |
| 7 | $21.00 | — | — | — |
| 1 | $22.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading Master Ball — FAQ
Is Master Ball worth grading?
A PSA 10 Master Ball sells for $324 against $5.63 raw: a $319 spread, 58× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($63.24) 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 Master Ball worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Master Ball (Gym Challenge 116/132) sells for about $324 versus $5.63 for a raw near-mint copy — a 58× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Master Ball?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $324, ahead of CGC 10 at $78.55. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Master Ball 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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