PSA vs BGS vs CGC for Machamp V #172 Pokemon Astral Radiance: Which Pays Most in 2026?
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The prices on file for Machamp V #172 from Pokemon Astral Radiance are a PSA 10 at $366.00, a BGS 9.5 at $212.00 and a CGC 10 at $196.50, against $159.69 raw. After each grader’s fee, eBay and shipping, a PSA 10 leaves the most: a profit of $92.42.
In This Article
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The Price Data
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Recent Sales at Fanatics Collect
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Cost & Turnaround Comparison
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The ROI Math for Each Grader
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Which Grader Pays Most for This Card?
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How the Graders Differ
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Where to Source This Card
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Price Data
A raw copy is priced at $159.69. A PSA 9 is priced at $167.50.
| Grader | Top Grade | Price | Against raw |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 10 | $366.00 | $206.31 over raw (2.3x) |
| BGS | 9.5 | $212.00 | $52.31 over raw (1.3x) |
| CGC | 10 | $196.50 | $36.81 over raw (1.2x) |
Data sources: What The Slab checks PriceCharting market prices and eBay sold listings. The page shows the date these prices were captured.
Recent Sales at Fanatics Collect
What Machamp V #172 sold for at Fanatics Collect (the 90 days to November 6, 2026).
| Grade | Sales | Median | Low to high |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 23 | $360.00 | $312.00 to $450.00 |
| PSA 9 | 5 | $165.00 | $132.00 to $200.00 |
| CGC 10 | 3 | $162.00 | $156.00 to $180.00 |
The newest of them:
| Grade | Price | Sold | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $360.00 | Nov 2, 2026 | Buy Now |
| PSA 9 | $132.00 | Nov 1, 2026 | Auction |
| PSA 10 | $431.00 | Oct 30, 2026 | Buy Now |
| CGC 10 | $156.00 | Oct 25, 2026 | Auction |
| PSA 10 | $360.00 | Oct 25, 2026 | Auction |
Auction prices include the buyer’s premium. Sales not yet marked paid are left out, and so is any listing that is not this exact card and grade. This is one marketplace, not every sale of the card.
Cost & Turnaround Comparison
A grader’s tier is set by what the graded card is worth. Each row is the cheapest open tier at this card’s value.
| Grader | Tier for this card | Fee | Max declared value | Posted turnaround |
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| PSA | Standard | $59.99 | $1,000 | 90-100 business days |
| BGS | Express | $79.95 | Not published | 15 business days |
| CGC | Economy | $20.00 | $1,000 | 90 working days |
Fees and turnarounds are from each grader’s own site, checked October 12, 2026. PSA: Value Bulk, Value, Value Plus and Value Max are paused. BGS: Base and Standard are paused; Express includes subgrades. CGC: Bulk ($17 a card) needs 25 or more cards.
| Grade | Price | Tier & fee | Turnaround | Profit | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $366 | Standard $59.99 | 90-100 business days | $92.42 | 42.1% |
| CGC 10 | $196 | Economy $20.00 | 90 working days | −$14.63 | -8.1% |
| BGS 9.5 | $212 | Express $79.95 | 15 business days | −$61.13 | -25.5% |
Fees from each grader's own site, checked Oct 12, 2026. PSA's Value tiers are paused. Beckett is taking Express submissions only. eBay trading-card fee: 13.25% up to $7,500, 2.35% above, plus $0.40 per order. Shipping is an estimate. Prices are PriceCharting's listed prices or recent sold medians. The tier is set by the card's value; PSA publishes no fee above $10,000.
The ROI Math for Each Grader
PSA 10
A PSA 10 at $366.00 goes in at PSA’s Standard tier for $59.99. After a $48.90 eBay fee and $5.00 estimated shipping it leaves $312.10. Against $219.68 for the raw copy and the fee, that is a profit of $92.42 (42.1% of cost). Break-even is a PSA 10 sale of $259.46.
A PSA 9 sold at $167.50 leaves $139.91, a loss of $79.77 on the same cost.
BGS 9.5
A BGS 9.5 at $212.00 goes in at BGS’s Express tier for $79.95. After a $28.49 eBay fee and $5.00 estimated shipping it leaves $178.51. Against $239.64 for the raw copy and the fee, that is a loss of $61.13 (25.5% of cost). Break-even is a BGS 9.5 sale of $282.47.
CGC 10
A CGC 10 at $196.50 goes in at CGC’s Economy tier for $20.00. After a $26.44 eBay fee and $5.00 estimated shipping it leaves $165.06. Against $179.69 for the raw copy and the fee, that is a loss of $14.63 (8.1% of cost). Break-even is a CGC 10 sale of $213.36.
The PSA pop report for Machamp V #172 shows 5,619 PSA 10s out of 10,518 PSA-graded copies (53%). That is the share of copies already graded, not the odds for any one card.
Which Grader Pays Most for This Card?
On these prices a PSA 10 pays most: a profit of $92.42, against CGC 10 loss $14.63 and BGS 9.5 loss $61.13.
How the Graders Differ
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PSA: open tiers start at $59.99 for cards valued up to $1,000, with its Value tiers paused.
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BGS: Express is the only open tier, $79.95 a card, and it includes subgrades.
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CGC: single-card tiers start at $20.00 for cards valued up to $1,000.
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SGC: tiers start at $50.00 for cards valued up to $1,500.
Where to Source This Card
Graded copies of Machamp V #172 trade on eBay; Check active PSA 10 listings on eBay shows what is listed now.
Raw copies are listed on TCGplayer: Browse raw copies on TCGPlayer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which grader pays most for Machamp V #172?
On these prices a PSA 10: a profit of $92.42 after the fee, eBay and shipping.
What is a PSA 10 Machamp V #172 worth?
A PSA 10 is priced at $366.00.
What is a raw Machamp V #172 worth?
A raw copy is priced at $159.69.
What does each grader charge for Machamp V #172?
PSA Standard is $59.99, BGS Express is $79.95 and CGC Economy is $20.00, the cheapest open tier at this value.
How long does grading Machamp V #172 take?
PSA Standard posts 90-100 business days, BGS Express posts 15 business days and CGC Economy posts 90 working days.
More on Pokemon Cards and card grading across the site. Related: Machamp V #172 Pokemon Astral Radiance PSA + CGC Pop Report: Rarity vs Price 2026; Machamp V #172 Pokemon Astral Radiance: Should You Grade It? PSA 10 ROI 2026.
Data: PSA population reports · PriceCharting · eBay sold listings. Analysis: What The Slab. How we get our numbers.
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