Is Magnemite worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Magnemite sells for $128 against $0.41 raw: a $128 spread, 313× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($97.99) 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)
- $0.41
- PSA 10
- $128
- PSA 9
- $97.99
- Gem premium
- 313×
- 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 | $128 | +$103 | +$77.73 | −$22.27 |
| PSA 9 | $97.99 | +$72.58 | +$47.58 | −$52.42 |
| PSA 8 | $55.89 | +$30.48 | +$5.48 | −$94.52 |
Net = sale price − $0.41 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% | $106 | +$55.12 |
| 50% | $113 | +$62.66 |
| 75% | $121 | +$70.19 |
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 | $393 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $69.62 | −$324 | 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 | $393 | $69.62 |
| 9.5 | — | $49.74 |
| 9 | $97.99 | $15.73 |
| 8.5 | — | $20.00 |
| 8 | $55.89 | — |
| 6 | $10.50 | — |
| 5 | $8.00 | — |
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Grading Magnemite — FAQ
Is Magnemite worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magnemite sells for $128 against $0.41 raw: a $128 spread, 313× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($97.99) 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 (Delta Species 74/113) sells for about $128 versus $0.41 for a raw near-mint copy — a 313× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magnemite?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $393, ahead of CGC 10 at $69.62. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Magnemite 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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