Is Magikarp worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 9 Magikarp sells for $201 against $1.21 raw: a $200 spread, 166× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($84.73) 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)
- $1.21
- PSA 9
- $201
- PSA 9
- $84.73
- Gem premium
- 166×
- 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 9 | $201 | +$175 | +$150 | +$50.12 |
| PSA 9 | $84.73 | +$58.52 | +$33.52 | −$66.48 |
Net = sale price − $1.21 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% | $114 | +$62.67 |
| 50% | $143 | +$91.82 |
| 75% | $172 | +$121 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Magikarp — FAQ
Is Magikarp worth grading?
A PSA 9 Magikarp sells for $201 against $1.21 raw: a $200 spread, 166× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($84.73) 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.
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