Is Koga's Muk worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Koga's Muk sells for $77.84 against $16.19 raw: a $61.65 spread, 4.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.56) 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)
- $16.19
- PSA 10
- $77.84
- PSA 9
- $47.56
- Gem premium
- 4.8×
- 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 | $77.84 | +$36.65 | +$11.65 | −$88.35 |
| PSA 9 | $47.56 | +$6.37 | −$18.63 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $36.99 | −$4.20 | −$29.20 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $16.19 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% | $55.13 | −$11.06 |
| 50% | $62.70 | −$3.49 |
| 75% | $70.27 | +$4.08 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 62%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $98.74 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $77.84 | −$20.90 | 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 | $67.93 | $22.11 |
| 9 | $24.95 | $10.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $15.26 |
| 8 | $36.99 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $18.00 |
| 7 | $18.00 | — |
| 6 | $17.99 | — |
| 5.5 | — | $4.00 |
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Grading Koga's Muk — FAQ
Is Koga's Muk worth grading?
A PSA 10 Koga's Muk sells for $77.84 against $16.19 raw: a $61.65 spread, 4.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.56) 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 Koga's Muk worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Koga's Muk (Gym Challenge 26/132) sells for about $77.84 versus $16.19 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.8× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Koga's Muk?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $98.74, ahead of PSA 10 at $77.84. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Koga's Muk need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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 Koga's Muk break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Koga's Muk breaks even when it gems about 62% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $47.56).
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