Is Murkrow worth grading?
Pokémon · Neo Genesis · 24/111 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Murkrow sells for $105 against $9.20 raw: a $95.92 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.39) 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)
- $9.20
- PSA 10
- $105
- PSA 9
- $41.39
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $105 | +$70.92 | +$45.92 | −$54.08 |
| PSA 9 | $41.39 | +$7.19 | −$17.81 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $26.21 | −$7.99 | −$32.99 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $9.20 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% | $57.32 | −$1.88 |
| 50% | $73.25 | +$14.05 |
| 75% | $89.19 | +$29.99 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 28%. 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 | $105 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $74.23 | −$31.23 | 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 | $105 | $58.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $5.00 |
| 9 | $25.06 | $50.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $12.45 |
| 8 | $19.63 | $16.00 |
| 7 | $14.99 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $16.83 |
| 6 | $14.49 | $9.99 |
| 5 | $3.00 | — |
| 3 | $10.00 | — |
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Grading Murkrow — FAQ
Is Murkrow worth grading?
A PSA 10 Murkrow sells for $105 against $9.20 raw: a $95.92 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.39) 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 Murkrow worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Murkrow (Neo Genesis 24/111) sells for about $105 versus $9.20 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Murkrow?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $105, ahead of CGC 10 at $74.23. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Murkrow 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 Murkrow break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Murkrow breaks even when it gems about 28% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $41.39).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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