Is Malamar worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Malamar brings $29.24 versus $0.15 raw — a $29.09 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.15
- PSA 10
- $29.24
- Gem premium
- 195×
- 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 | $29.24 | +$4.09 | −$20.91 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $5.00 | −$20.15 | −$45.15 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $0.15 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $29.24 | 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 — FAQ
Is Malamar worth grading?
A PSA 10 Malamar brings $29.24 versus $0.15 raw — a $29.09 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
How much is a PSA 10 Malamar worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Malamar (Champion's Path 045/073) sells for about $29.24 versus $0.15 for a raw near-mint copy — a 195× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
What centering does Malamar 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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