Is Magikarp worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.1× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Magikarp sells for $54.04 against $10.65 raw: a $43.39 spread, 5.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($34.30) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $10.65
- PSA 10
- $54.04
- PSA 9
- $34.30
- Gem premium
- 5.1×
- 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 | $54.04 | +$18.39 | −$6.61 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $34.30 | −$1.35 | −$26.35 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $13.42 | −$22.23 | −$47.23 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $10.65 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% | $39.23 | −$21.41 |
| 50% | $44.17 | −$16.48 |
| 75% | $49.11 | −$11.54 |
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 | $54.04 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $39.93 | −$14.11 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $23.93 | −$30.11 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $54.04 | $23.93 | — | $39.93 |
| 9.5 | — | $13.09 | $6.00 | — |
| 9 | $34.30 | $14.70 | — | — |
| 8 | $13.42 | — | — | — |
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Grading Magikarp — FAQ
Is Magikarp worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magikarp sells for $54.04 against $10.65 raw: a $43.39 spread, 5.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($34.30) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. 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 (Pokémon TCG Classic - Blastoise 006/034) sells for about $54.04 versus $10.65 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.1× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magikarp?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $54.04, ahead of TAG 10 at $39.93. 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?
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