Is Malamar-EX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Malamar-EX sells for $399 against $19.49 raw: a $380 spread, 20× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($83.94) 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)
- $19.49
- PSA 10
- $399
- PSA 9
- $83.94
- Gem premium
- 20×
- 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 | $399 | +$355 | +$330 | +$230 |
| PSA 9 | $83.94 | +$39.45 | +$14.45 | −$85.55 |
| PSA 8 | $32.50 | −$11.99 | −$36.99 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $19.49 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% | $163 | +$93.34 |
| 50% | $242 | +$172 |
| 75% | $321 | +$251 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $399 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $240 | −$159 | 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 | $399 | $240 |
| 9 | $83.94 | $71.91 |
| 8 | $32.50 | — |
| 7 | $23.55 | — |
| 6 | $16.99 | — |
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Grading Malamar-EX — FAQ
Is Malamar-EX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Malamar-EX sells for $399 against $19.49 raw: a $380 spread, 20× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($83.94) 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 Malamar-EX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Malamar-EX (Phantom Forces 115/119) sells for about $399 versus $19.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 20× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Malamar-EX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $399, ahead of CGC 10 at $240. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Malamar-EX 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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