Is Magmar worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Magmar sells for $201 against $33.00 raw: a $168 spread, 6.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($92.78) 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)
- $33.00
- PSA 10
- $201
- PSA 9
- $92.78
- Gem premium
- 6.1×
- 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 | $201 | +$143 | +$118 | +$18.16 |
| PSA 9 | $92.78 | +$34.78 | +$9.78 | −$90.22 |
| PSA 8 | $38.20 | −$19.80 | −$44.80 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $33.00 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% | $120 | +$36.88 |
| 50% | $147 | +$63.97 |
| 75% | $174 | +$91.06 |
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 | $201 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $34.24 | −$167 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $201 | $34.24 |
| 9.5 | — | $30.00 |
| 9 | $92.78 | $8.22 |
| 8.5 | $49.99 | $10.11 |
| 8 | $38.20 | $16.00 |
| 7 | $6.17 | $24.99 |
| 6 | $16.56 | — |
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Grading Magmar — FAQ
Is Magmar worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magmar sells for $201 against $33.00 raw: a $168 spread, 6.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($92.78) 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 Magmar worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Magmar (Wizards Black Star Promos 44) sells for about $201 versus $33.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.1× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magmar?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $201, ahead of CGC 10 at $34.24. 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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