Is Machamp-EX worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 70× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Machamp-EX sells for $268 against $3.85 raw: a $265 spread, 70× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.46) 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)
- $3.85
- PSA 10
- $268
- PSA 9
- $16.46
- Gem premium
- 70×
- 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 | $268 | +$240 | +$215 | +$115 |
| PSA 9 | $16.46 | −$12.39 | −$37.39 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $10.00 | −$18.85 | −$43.85 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $3.85 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% | $79.44 | +$25.59 |
| 50% | $142 | +$88.56 |
| 75% | $205 | +$152 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 15%. 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 | $268 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.00 | −$238 | 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 | BGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $268 | $30.00 | — |
| 9 | $16.46 | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | $10.00 | — |
| 8 | $10.00 | $8.00 | — |
| 7.5 | — | — | $3.00 |
| 7 | $13.62 | — | — |
| 5 | $7.99 | — | — |
| 4 | $11.50 | — | — |
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Grading Machamp-EX — FAQ
Is Machamp-EX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Machamp-EX sells for $268 against $3.85 raw: a $265 spread, 70× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.46) 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 (XY Black Star Promos XY108) sells for about $268 versus $3.85 for a raw near-mint copy — a 70× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Machamp-EX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $268, ahead of CGC 10 at $30.00. 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 15% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $16.46).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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