Is Giovanni's Machoke worth grading?
Pokémon · Gym Challenge · 42/132 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Giovanni's Machoke sells for $215 against $6.23 raw: a $209 spread, 35× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.26) 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)
- $6.23
- PSA 10
- $215
- PSA 9
- $48.26
- Gem premium
- 35×
- 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 | $215 | +$184 | +$159 | +$58.90 |
| PSA 9 | $48.26 | +$17.03 | −$7.97 | −$108 |
| PSA 8 | $29.21 | −$2.02 | −$27.02 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $6.23 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% | $89.98 | +$33.75 |
| 50% | $132 | +$75.46 |
| 75% | $173 | +$117 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 | $215 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $40.00 | −$175 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $55.13 | $40.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $39.89 | — |
| 9 | $19.06 | $24.89 | $47.18 |
| 8.5 | — | $19.00 | — |
| 8 | $19.27 | $18.41 | — |
| 7 | $16.93 | — | — |
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Grading Giovanni's Machoke — FAQ
Is Giovanni's Machoke worth grading?
A PSA 10 Giovanni's Machoke sells for $215 against $6.23 raw: a $209 spread, 35× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.26) 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 Giovanni's Machoke worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Giovanni's Machoke (Gym Challenge 42/132) sells for about $215 versus $6.23 for a raw near-mint copy — a 35× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Giovanni's Machoke?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $215, ahead of CGC 10 at $40.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Giovanni's Machoke 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 Giovanni's Machoke break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Giovanni's Machoke breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $48.26).
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