Is Machamp worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Machamp sells for $252 against $2.87 raw: a $249 spread, 88× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.11) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.87
- PSA 10
- $252
- PSA 9
- $29.11
- Gem premium
- 88×
- 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 | $252 | +$224 | +$199 | +$99.27 |
| PSA 9 | $29.11 | +$1.24 | −$23.76 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $26.79 | −$1.08 | −$26.08 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $2.87 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% | $84.87 | +$32.00 |
| 50% | $141 | +$87.75 |
| 75% | $196 | +$144 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 11%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $252 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $34.92 | −$217 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $252 | $34.92 |
| 9.5 | — | $15.03 |
| 9 | $29.11 | $12.45 |
| 8.5 | — | $7.05 |
| 8 | $26.79 | — |
| 7 | $15.00 | — |
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Grading Machamp — FAQ
Is Machamp worth grading?
A PSA 10 Machamp sells for $252 against $2.87 raw: a $249 spread, 88× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.11) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Machamp worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Machamp (SWSH Black Star Promos) sells for about $252 versus $2.87 for a raw near-mint copy — a 88× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Machamp?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $252, ahead of CGC 10 at $34.92. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Machamp 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.
What gem rate makes grading Machamp break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Machamp breaks even when it gems about 11% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.11).
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