Is Magcargo worth grading?
Pokémon · Unseen Forces · 41/115 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Magcargo sells for $98.99 against $2.14 raw: a $96.85 spread, 46× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($54.19) 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)
- $2.14
- PSA 10
- $98.99
- PSA 9
- $54.19
- Gem premium
- 46×
- 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 | $98.99 | +$71.85 | +$46.85 | −$53.15 |
| PSA 9 | $54.19 | +$27.05 | +$2.05 | −$97.95 |
| PSA 8 | $16.50 | −$10.64 | −$35.64 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $2.14 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% | $65.39 | +$13.25 |
| 50% | $76.59 | +$24.45 |
| 75% | $87.79 | +$35.65 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $846 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $108 | −$738 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $17.00 | −$829 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $846 | $108 | $17.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $15.24 | — |
| 9 | $54.19 | $35.59 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $8.91 | — |
| 8 | $16.50 | $11.36 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $8.40 | — |
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Grading Magcargo — FAQ
Is Magcargo worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magcargo sells for $98.99 against $2.14 raw: a $96.85 spread, 46× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($54.19) 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 Magcargo worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Magcargo (Unseen Forces 41/115) sells for about $98.99 versus $2.14 for a raw near-mint copy — a 46× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magcargo?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $846, ahead of CGC 10 at $108. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Magcargo 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.
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