Is Magnemite worth grading?
Pokémon · Skyridge · 76/144 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Magnemite sells for $44.25 against $5.62 raw: a $38.63 spread, 7.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.19) 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)
- $5.62
- PSA 10
- $44.25
- PSA 9
- $39.19
- Gem premium
- 7.9×
- 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 | $44.25 | +$13.63 | −$11.37 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $39.19 | +$8.57 | −$16.43 | −$116 |
| PSA 8 | $15.00 | −$15.62 | −$40.62 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $5.62 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% | $40.45 | −$15.16 |
| 50% | $41.72 | −$13.90 |
| 75% | $42.98 | −$12.63 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $137 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $98.21 | −$39.22 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $98.21 | $137 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $22.00 | $500 |
| 9 | $108 | $46.13 | $61.00 |
| 8 | $35.44 | $39.99 | — |
| 6 | $32.50 | — | — |
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Grading Magnemite — FAQ
Is Magnemite worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magnemite sells for $44.25 against $5.62 raw: a $38.63 spread, 7.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.19) 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 Magnemite worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Magnemite (Skyridge 76/144) sells for about $44.25 versus $5.62 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.9× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magnemite?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $137, ahead of PSA 10 at $98.21. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Magnemite 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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