Is Magikarp worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Magikarp sells for $445 against $9.48 raw: a $435 spread, 47× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($63.97) 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)
- $9.48
- PSA 10
- $445
- PSA 9
- $63.97
- Gem premium
- 47×
- 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 | $445 | +$410 | +$385 | +$285 |
| PSA 9 | $63.97 | +$29.49 | +$4.49 | −$95.51 |
| PSA 8 | $23.59 | −$10.89 | −$35.89 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $9.48 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% | $159 | +$99.68 |
| 50% | $254 | +$195 |
| 75% | $350 | +$290 |
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 | $445 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $104 | −$341 | 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 | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $445 | $38.08 | — | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $53.32 | $75.07 | — | — |
| 9 | $25.19 | $19.99 | $20.00 | $24.99 | — |
| 8.5 | $54.07 | $10.01 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $17.58 | $10.97 | — | — | $18.26 |
| 7.5 | — | $12.71 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $14.95 | $19.00 | — | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $8.00 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $17.00 | $13.61 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $29.00 | $7.00 | — | — | — |
| 2 | $20.00 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Magikarp — FAQ
Is Magikarp worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magikarp sells for $445 against $9.48 raw: a $435 spread, 47× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($63.97) 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 Magikarp worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Magikarp (Team Rocket 47/82) sells for about $445 versus $9.48 for a raw near-mint copy — a 47× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magikarp?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $445, ahead of CGC 10 at $104. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Magikarp 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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