Is Mareep worth grading?
Pokémon · Neo Genesis · 65/111 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mareep sells for $185 against $2.89 raw: a $182 spread, 64× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.59) 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)
- $2.89
- PSA 10
- $185
- PSA 9
- $30.59
- Gem premium
- 64×
- 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 | $185 | +$157 | +$132 | +$32.29 |
| PSA 9 | $30.59 | +$2.70 | −$22.30 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $12.35 | −$15.54 | −$40.54 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $2.89 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% | $69.24 | +$16.35 |
| 50% | $108 | +$55.00 |
| 75% | $147 | +$93.64 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. 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 | $185 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $50.70 | −$134 | 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 | SGC | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $185 | $10.00 | — | — |
| 9 | $22.39 | $12.00 | $7.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $9.92 | — | — |
| 8 | $15.58 | $6.00 | — | — |
| 7 | $14.16 | $6.00 | — | $7.50 |
| 6 | $18.02 | — | — | — |
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Grading Mareep — FAQ
Is Mareep worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mareep sells for $185 against $2.89 raw: a $182 spread, 64× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.59) 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 Mareep worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mareep (Neo Genesis 65/111) sells for about $185 versus $2.89 for a raw near-mint copy — a 64× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mareep?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $185, ahead of CGC 10 at $50.70. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mareep 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 Mareep break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mareep breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.59).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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