Is Max Revive worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Max Revive sells for $57.33 against $4.08 raw: a $53.25 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.68) 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)
- $4.08
- PSA 10
- $57.33
- PSA 9
- $37.68
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $57.33 | +$28.25 | +$3.25 | −$96.75 |
| PSA 9 | $37.68 | +$8.60 | −$16.40 | −$116 |
| PSA 8 | $10.00 | −$19.08 | −$44.08 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $4.08 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% | $42.59 | −$11.49 |
| 50% | $47.50 | −$6.58 |
| 75% | $52.42 | −$1.66 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 83%. 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 | $57.33 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $10.01 | −$47.32 | 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 | $57.33 | $7.44 |
| 9.5 | — | $1.00 |
| 9 | $26.12 | $3.00 |
| 8 | $17.00 | — |
| 6 | $7.00 | — |
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Grading Max Revive — FAQ
Is Max Revive worth grading?
A PSA 10 Max Revive sells for $57.33 against $4.08 raw: a $53.25 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.68) 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 Max Revive worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Max Revive (Gym Challenge 117/132) sells for about $57.33 versus $4.08 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Max Revive?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $57.33, ahead of CGC 10 at $10.01. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Max Revive 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 Max Revive break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Max Revive breaks even when it gems about 83% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $37.68).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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