Is Machamp V worth grading?
Pokémon · Astral Radiance · 172/189 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Machamp V brings $402 versus $196 raw — a $206 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($174) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $196
- PSA 10
- $402
- PSA 9
- $174
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- As of
- Sep 28, 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 | $402 | +$181 | +$156 | +$55.83 |
| PSA 9 | $174 | −$47.23 | −$72.23 | −$172 |
| PSA 8 | $182 | −$39.49 | −$64.49 | −$164 |
Net = sale price − $196 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% | $231 | −$15.22 |
| 50% | $288 | +$41.80 |
| 75% | $345 | +$98.81 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 32%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $722 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $414 | −$308 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $402 | −$320 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $247 | −$475 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $189 | −$533 | 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.
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Grading Machamp V — FAQ
Is Machamp V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Machamp V brings $402 versus $196 raw — a $206 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($174) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Machamp V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Machamp V (Astral Radiance 172/189) sells for about $402 versus $196 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.0× premium as of Sep 28, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Machamp V?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $722, ahead of TAG 10 at $414. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Machamp V need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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.
What gem rate makes grading Machamp V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Machamp V breaks even when it gems about 32% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $174).
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