Is Murkrow worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Murkrow brings $38.01 versus $3.76 raw — a $34.25 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($6.72) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.76
- PSA 10
- $38.01
- PSA 9
- $6.72
- Gem premium
- 10×
- 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 | $38.01 | +$9.25 | −$15.75 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $6.72 | −$22.04 | −$47.04 | −$147 |
| PSA 8 | $13.50 | −$15.26 | −$40.26 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $3.76 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% | $14.54 | −$39.22 |
| 50% | $22.36 | −$31.40 |
| 75% | $30.19 | −$23.57 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $100 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $40.00 | −$60.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $38.01 | −$61.99 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $17.95 | −$82.05 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $38.01 | $40.00 | — | $17.95 | $100 |
| 9.5 | — | — | $47.56 | — | — |
| 9 | $6.72 | — | — | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | — | — | $3.00 | — |
| 8 | $13.50 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Murkrow — FAQ
Is Murkrow worth grading?
A PSA 10 Murkrow brings $38.01 versus $3.76 raw — a $34.25 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($6.72) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Murkrow worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Murkrow (Paldean Fates 181/091) sells for about $38.01 versus $3.76 for a raw near-mint copy — a 10× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Murkrow?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $100, ahead of CGC 10 at $40.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Murkrow need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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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