Is Machoke worth grading?
Pokémon · HS—Triumphant · 40/102 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 8 Machoke brings $32.95 versus $0.37 raw — a $32.58 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.49) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.37
- PSA 8
- $32.95
- PSA 9
- $13.49
- Gem premium
- 89×
- 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 8 | $32.95 | +$7.58 | −$17.42 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $13.49 | −$11.88 | −$36.88 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $32.95 | +$7.58 | −$17.42 | −$117 |
Net = sale price − $0.37 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% | $18.36 | −$32.02 |
| 50% | $23.22 | −$27.15 |
| 75% | $28.09 | −$22.29 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA |
|---|---|
| 9 | $13.49 |
| 8 | $32.95 |
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Grading Machoke — FAQ
Is Machoke worth grading?
A PSA 8 Machoke brings $32.95 versus $0.37 raw — a $32.58 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.49) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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