Is Malamar V worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Malamar V brings $27.94 versus $0.91 raw — a $27.03 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.34) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.91
- PSA 10
- $27.94
- PSA 9
- $15.34
- Gem premium
- 31×
- 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 | $27.94 | +$2.03 | −$22.97 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $15.34 | −$10.57 | −$35.57 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $0.91 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% | $18.49 | −$32.42 |
| 50% | $21.64 | −$29.27 |
| 75% | $24.79 | −$26.12 |
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 | $27.94 | best | 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 Malamar V — FAQ
Is Malamar V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Malamar V brings $27.94 versus $0.91 raw — a $27.03 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.34) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Malamar V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Malamar V (Rebel Clash 121/192) sells for about $27.94 versus $0.91 for a raw near-mint copy — a 31× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
What centering does Malamar V 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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