Is Machoke worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
CGC 9 copies of Machoke sell for $8.00, only $7.78 above the $0.22 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.22
- CGC 9
- $8.00
- Gem premium
- 36×
- 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 — CGC 9 | $8.00 | −$17.22 | −$42.22 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $7.00 | −$18.22 | −$43.22 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $0.22 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | — | $8.00 |
| 8 | $7.00 | — |
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Grading Machoke — FAQ
Is Machoke worth grading?
CGC 9 copies of Machoke sell for $8.00, only $7.78 above the $0.22 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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