Is Machamp-GX worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 27× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Machamp-GX sells for $138 against $5.03 raw: a $133 spread, 27× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.26) 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)
- $5.03
- PSA 10
- $138
- PSA 9
- $22.26
- Gem premium
- 27×
- 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 | $138 | +$108 | +$82.99 | −$17.01 |
| PSA 9 | $22.26 | −$7.77 | −$32.77 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $15.14 | −$14.89 | −$39.89 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $5.03 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% | $51.20 | −$3.83 |
| 50% | $80.14 | +$25.11 |
| 75% | $109 | +$54.05 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 28%. 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 | $138 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $15.00 | −$123 | 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 | $138 | $15.00 |
| 9 | $22.26 | $22.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $16.50 |
| 8 | $15.14 | $11.46 |
| 7 | $7.63 | — |
| 6 | $13.25 | — |
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Grading Machamp-GX — FAQ
Is Machamp-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Machamp-GX sells for $138 against $5.03 raw: a $133 spread, 27× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.26) 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 Machamp-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Machamp-GX (Burning Shadows 64/147) sells for about $138 versus $5.03 for a raw near-mint copy — a 27× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Machamp-GX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $138, ahead of CGC 10 at $15.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Machamp-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 Machamp-GX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Machamp-GX breaks even when it gems about 28% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $22.26).
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