Is Magikarp worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 135× premium in PSA 8
A PSA 8 Magikarp sells for $196 against $1.45 raw: a $195 spread, 135× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.45
- PSA 8
- $196
- Gem premium
- 135×
- 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 8 | $196 | +$170 | +$145 | +$44.55 |
| PSA 8 | $18.00 | −$8.45 | −$33.45 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $1.45 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $42.69 | best | 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 | — | $42.69 |
| 9.5 | — | $30.00 |
| 9 | — | $99.90 |
| 8.5 | — | $49.97 |
| 8 | $196 | $12.50 |
| 7.5 | — | $25.00 |
| 7 | $29.99 | — |
| 6 | $39.84 | — |
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Grading Magikarp — FAQ
Is Magikarp worth grading?
A PSA 8 Magikarp sells for $196 against $1.45 raw: a $195 spread, 135× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
What centering does Magikarp need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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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