Is Magnezone worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Magnezone sells for $2,025 against $5.47 raw: a $2,020 spread, 370× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.54) 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)
- $5.47
- PSA 10
- $2,025
- PSA 9
- $30.54
- Gem premium
- 370×
- 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 | $2,025 | +$1,995 | +$1,970 | +$1,870 |
| PSA 9 | $30.54 | +$0.07 | −$24.93 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $38.12 | +$7.65 | −$17.35 | −$117 |
Net = sale price − $5.47 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% | $529 | +$474 |
| 50% | $1,028 | +$972 |
| 75% | $1,526 | +$1,471 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $2,025 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23.00 | −$2,002 | 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 | $2,025 | $23.00 |
| 9 | $172 | $7.57 |
| 8.5 | — | $8.04 |
| 8 | $10.00 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $18.00 |
| 7 | $3.00 | — |
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Grading Magnezone — FAQ
Is Magnezone worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magnezone sells for $2,025 against $5.47 raw: a $2,020 spread, 370× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.54) 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 Magnezone worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Magnezone (Stormfront 6/100) sells for about $2,025 versus $5.47 for a raw near-mint copy — a 370× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magnezone?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $2,025, ahead of CGC 10 at $23.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Magnezone 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.
What gem rate makes grading Magnezone break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Magnezone breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.54).
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