Is Machamp-EX worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 32× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Machamp-EX sells for $185 against $5.81 raw: a $179 spread, 32× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.75) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.81
- PSA 10
- $185
- PSA 9
- $26.75
- Gem premium
- 32×
- 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 | $185 | +$154 | +$129 | +$29.44 |
| PSA 9 | $26.75 | −$4.06 | −$29.06 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $24.46 | −$6.35 | −$31.35 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $5.81 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% | $66.38 | +$10.56 |
| 50% | $106 | +$50.19 |
| 75% | $146 | +$89.81 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 18%. 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 | $185 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $19.91 | −$165 | 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 | $185 | $19.91 |
| 9 | $26.75 | $17.23 |
| 8 | $24.46 | — |
| 7 | $4.00 | — |
| 6 | $13.50 | — |
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Grading Machamp-EX — FAQ
Is Machamp-EX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Machamp-EX sells for $185 against $5.81 raw: a $179 spread, 32× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.75) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Machamp-EX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Machamp-EX (Ancient Origins 37/98) sells for about $185 versus $5.81 for a raw near-mint copy — a 32× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Machamp-EX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $185, ahead of CGC 10 at $19.91. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Machamp-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.
What gem rate makes grading Machamp-EX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Machamp-EX breaks even when it gems about 18% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $26.75).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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