Is Marshadow worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 67× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Marshadow sells for $49.49 against $0.74 raw: a $48.75 spread, 67× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.41) 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)
- $0.74
- PSA 10
- $49.49
- PSA 9
- $16.41
- Gem premium
- 67×
- 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 | $49.49 | +$23.75 | −$1.25 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $16.41 | −$9.33 | −$34.33 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $8.44 | −$17.30 | −$42.30 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $0.74 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% | $24.68 | −$26.06 |
| 50% | $32.95 | −$17.79 |
| 75% | $41.22 | −$9.52 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $49.49 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $13.20 | −$36.29 | 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 | $49.49 | $13.20 |
| 9 | $16.41 | — |
| 8 | $9.10 | — |
| 7 | $7.48 | — |
| 4.5 | — | $7.00 |
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Grading Marshadow — FAQ
Is Marshadow worth grading?
A PSA 10 Marshadow sells for $49.49 against $0.74 raw: a $48.75 spread, 67× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.41) 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 Marshadow worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Marshadow (Shining Legends 45/73) sells for about $49.49 versus $0.74 for a raw near-mint copy — a 67× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Marshadow?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $49.49, ahead of CGC 10 at $13.20. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Marshadow 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?
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