Is Malamar worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Malamar brings $33.69 versus $2.94 raw — a $30.75 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.86) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.94
- PSA 10
- $33.69
- PSA 9
- $13.86
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $33.69 | +$5.75 | −$19.25 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $13.86 | −$14.08 | −$39.08 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $8.76 | −$19.18 | −$44.18 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $2.94 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% | $18.82 | −$34.12 |
| 50% | $23.77 | −$29.17 |
| 75% | $28.73 | −$24.21 |
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 | $33.69 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $13.00 | −$20.69 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $6.10 | −$27.59 | 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 | BGS | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $33.69 | $6.10 | — | $13.00 |
| 9.5 | — | — | $11.75 | — |
| 9 | $13.86 | $19.88 | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | $7.00 | — | — |
| 8 | $8.76 | — | — | — |
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Grading Malamar — FAQ
Is Malamar worth grading?
A PSA 10 Malamar brings $33.69 versus $2.94 raw — a $30.75 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.86) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Malamar worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Malamar (Hidden Fates Shiny Vault SV18/SV94) sells for about $33.69 versus $2.94 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Malamar?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $33.69, ahead of SGC 10 at $13.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Malamar 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.
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