Is マルノーム worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 マルノーム sells for $172 against $9.60 raw: a $162 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($64.77) 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)
- $9.60
- PSA 10
- $172
- PSA 9
- $64.77
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 | $172 | +$137 | +$112 | +$12.26 |
| PSA 9 | $64.77 | +$30.17 | +$5.17 | −$94.83 |
Net = sale price − $9.60 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% | $91.54 | +$31.94 |
| 50% | $118 | +$58.72 |
| 75% | $145 | +$85.49 |
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 | $172 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $49.39 | −$122 | 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 | $172 | $49.39 |
| 9 | $29.99 | $11.00 |
| 8 | — | $5.00 |
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Grading マルノーム — FAQ
Is マルノーム worth grading?
A PSA 10 マルノーム sells for $172 against $9.60 raw: a $162 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($64.77) 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 マルノーム worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 マルノーム (アルセウス光臨 045/090) sells for about $172 versus $9.60 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for マルノーム?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $172, ahead of CGC 10 at $49.39. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does マルノーム 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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