Is Manectric worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Manectric sells for $105 against $8.14 raw: a $97.26 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($203) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $8.14
- PSA 10
- $105
- PSA 9
- $203
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $105 | +$72.26 | +$47.26 | −$52.74 |
| PSA 9 | $203 | +$170 | +$145 | +$45.14 |
| PSA 8 | $45.88 | +$12.74 | −$12.26 | −$112 |
Net = sale price − $8.14 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% | $179 | +$121 |
| 50% | $154 | +$96.20 |
| 75% | $130 | +$71.73 |
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 | $105 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $53.00 | −$52.40 | 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 | $105 | $53.00 |
| 9 | $44.13 | — |
| 8 | $45.88 | — |
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Grading Manectric — FAQ
Is Manectric worth grading?
A PSA 10 Manectric sells for $105 against $8.14 raw: a $97.26 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($203) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Manectric worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Manectric (SM Black Star Promos SM130) sells for about $105 versus $8.14 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Manectric?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $105, ahead of CGC 10 at $53.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Manectric 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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