Is Magneton worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Magneton sells for $409 against $14.03 raw: a $395 spread, 29× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($86.61) 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)
- $14.03
- PSA 10
- $409
- PSA 9
- $86.61
- Gem premium
- 29×
- 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 | $409 | +$370 | +$345 | +$245 |
| PSA 9 | $86.61 | +$47.58 | +$22.58 | −$77.42 |
| PSA 8 | $41.51 | +$2.48 | −$22.52 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $14.03 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% | $167 | +$103 |
| 50% | $248 | +$184 |
| 75% | $329 | +$265 |
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 | $409 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $85.89 | −$323 | 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 | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $303 | $85.89 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $18.00 | $32.99 |
| 9 | $38.29 | $19.03 | $34.87 |
| 8.5 | $45.00 | $10.00 | $14.88 |
| 8 | $21.54 | $8.97 | — |
| 7 | $15.71 | — | — |
| 6 | $14.96 | $8.98 | $15.00 |
| 5.5 | — | $12.78 | — |
| 5 | $15.00 | $10.98 | — |
| 4 | $8.00 | — | $6.00 |
| 3 | — | $8.00 | — |
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Grading Magneton — FAQ
Is Magneton worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magneton sells for $409 against $14.03 raw: a $395 spread, 29× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($86.61) 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 Magneton worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Magneton (Fossil 26/62) sells for about $409 versus $14.03 for a raw near-mint copy — a 29× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magneton?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $409, ahead of CGC 10 at $85.89. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Magneton 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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