Is Mudkip worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mudkip sells for $1,311 against $45.13 raw: a $1,265 spread, 29× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($107) 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)
- $45.13
- PSA 10
- $1,311
- PSA 9
- $107
- Gem premium
- 29×
- 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 | $1,311 | +$1,240 | +$1,215 | +$1,115 |
| PSA 9 | $107 | +$36.76 | +$11.76 | −$88.24 |
| PSA 8 | $39.97 | −$30.16 | −$55.16 | −$155 |
Net = sale price − $45.13 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% | $408 | +$313 |
| 50% | $709 | +$614 |
| 75% | $1,010 | +$914 |
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 | $1,311 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $273 | −$1,037 | 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 | BGS | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,311 | $273 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | $1,400 | — |
| 9 | $665 | $170 | — | $835 |
| 8.5 | — | $9.00 | — | — |
| 8 | $75.67 | $40.00 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $75.73 | — | — |
| 7 | $41.61 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $20.35 | $55.20 | — | — |
| 5 | $52.90 | — | — | — |
| 1 | $285 | — | — | — |
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Grading Mudkip — FAQ
Is Mudkip worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mudkip sells for $1,311 against $45.13 raw: a $1,265 spread, 29× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($107) 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 (Nintendo Black Star Promos 018) sells for about $1,311 versus $45.13 for a raw near-mint copy — a 29× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mudkip?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,311, ahead of CGC 10 at $273. 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?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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