Is Magmar worth grading?
Pokémon · Base Set 2 · 51/130 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Magmar brings $33.80 versus $1.23 raw — a $32.57 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.32) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.23
- PSA 10
- $33.80
- PSA 9
- $20.32
- Gem premium
- 27×
- As of
- Sep 27, 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 | $33.80 | +$7.57 | −$17.43 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $20.32 | −$5.91 | −$30.91 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $10.56 | −$15.67 | −$40.67 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $1.23 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% | $23.69 | −$27.54 |
| 50% | $27.06 | −$24.17 |
| 75% | $30.43 | −$20.80 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $33.80 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.50 | −$13.30 | 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.
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Grading Magmar — FAQ
Is Magmar worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magmar brings $33.80 versus $1.23 raw — a $32.57 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.32) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Magmar worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Magmar (Base Set 2 51/130) sells for about $33.80 versus $1.23 for a raw near-mint copy — a 27× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magmar?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $33.80, ahead of CGC 10 at $20.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Magmar 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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