Is Mudsdale worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 8.4× premium in PSA 8
A PSA 8 Mudsdale sells for $50.00 against $5.93 raw: a $44.07 spread, 8.4× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.93
- PSA 8
- $50.00
- Gem premium
- 8.4×
- 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 8 | $50.00 | +$19.07 | −$5.93 | −$106 |
| PSA 8 | $50.00 | +$19.07 | −$5.93 | −$106 |
Net = sale price − $5.93 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 | — | $5.50 |
| 8 | $50.00 | $20.02 |
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Grading Mudsdale — FAQ
Is Mudsdale worth grading?
A PSA 8 Mudsdale sells for $50.00 against $5.93 raw: a $44.07 spread, 8.4× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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