Is Magcargo worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Magcargo sells for $2,117 against $220 raw: a $1,897 spread, 9.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($503) 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)
- $220
- PSA 10
- $2,117
- PSA 9
- $503
- Gem premium
- 9.6×
- 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 | $2,117 | +$1,872 | +$1,847 | +$1,747 |
| PSA 9 | $503 | +$258 | +$233 | +$133 |
| PSA 8 | $440 | +$195 | +$170 | +$70.47 |
Net = sale price − $220 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% | $907 | +$637 |
| 50% | $1,310 | +$1,040 |
| 75% | $1,713 | +$1,443 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $3,426 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $2,117 | −$1,309 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $2,000 | −$1,426 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $2,117 | $3,426 | — | $2,000 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $205 | $613 | — | — |
| 9 | $503 | $394 | $110 | — | — |
| 8.5 | $196 | $110 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $440 | — | — | — | $240 |
| 7 | $81.31 | — | $89.00 | — | — |
| 6 | $86.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | $185 | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | $18.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 1 | $230 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Magcargo — FAQ
Is Magcargo worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magcargo sells for $2,117 against $220 raw: a $1,897 spread, 9.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($503) 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 Magcargo worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Magcargo (Skyridge H16/H32) sells for about $2,117 versus $220 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.6× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magcargo?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $3,426, ahead of PSA 10 at $2,117. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Magcargo 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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