Is Muk & Alolan Muk-GX worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.0× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Muk & Alolan Muk-GX sells for $227 against $38.09 raw: a $189 spread, 6.0× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($39.26) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $38.09
- PSA 10
- $227
- PSA 9
- $39.26
- Gem premium
- 6.0×
- 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 | $227 | +$164 | +$139 | +$39.28 |
| PSA 9 | $39.26 | −$23.83 | −$48.83 | −$149 |
| PSA 8 | $19.27 | −$43.82 | −$68.82 | −$169 |
Net = sale price − $38.09 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% | $86.29 | −$1.80 |
| 50% | $133 | +$45.22 |
| 75% | $180 | +$92.25 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 26%. 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 | $227 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $52.47 | −$175 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $23.00 | −$204 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $227 | $52.47 | $23.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $31.17 | — |
| 9 | $39.26 | $25.00 | — |
| 8 | $19.27 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $24.50 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $15.00 | — |
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Grading Muk & Alolan Muk-GX — FAQ
Is Muk & Alolan Muk-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Muk & Alolan Muk-GX sells for $227 against $38.09 raw: a $189 spread, 6.0× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($39.26) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Muk & Alolan Muk-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Muk & Alolan Muk-GX (Unbroken Bonds 220/214) sells for about $227 versus $38.09 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.0× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Muk & Alolan Muk-GX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $227, ahead of CGC 10 at $52.47. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Muk & Alolan Muk-GX 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 Muk & Alolan Muk-GX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Muk & Alolan Muk-GX breaks even when it gems about 26% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.26).
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