Is Mudkip worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mudkip sells for $405 against $0.71 raw: a $404 spread, 570× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($99.95) 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)
- $0.71
- PSA 10
- $405
- PSA 9
- $99.95
- Gem premium
- 570×
- 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 | $405 | +$379 | +$354 | +$254 |
| PSA 9 | $99.95 | +$74.24 | +$49.24 | −$50.76 |
| PSA 8 | $31.42 | +$5.71 | −$19.29 | −$119 |
Net = sale price − $0.71 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% | $176 | +$126 |
| 50% | $252 | +$202 |
| 75% | $329 | +$278 |
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 | $964 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $11.00 | −$953 | 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 | $964 | $11.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $39.99 |
| 9 | $24.44 | $18.94 |
| 8.5 | — | $17.20 |
| 8 | $31.42 | — |
| 7 | $26.66 | — |
| 6 | $6.98 | — |
| 5 | $12.50 | — |
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Grading Mudkip — FAQ
Is Mudkip worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mudkip sells for $405 against $0.71 raw: a $404 spread, 570× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($99.95) 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 Mudkip worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mudkip (McDonald's Collection 2021 19/25) sells for about $405 versus $0.71 for a raw near-mint copy — a 570× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mudkip?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $964, ahead of CGC 10 at $11.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mudkip 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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