Is Magmar worth grading?
Pokémon · Legend Maker · 21/92 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Magmar sells for $89.99 against $3.60 raw: a $86.39 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.05) 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)
- $3.60
- PSA 10
- $89.99
- PSA 9
- $43.05
- Gem premium
- 25×
- 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 | $89.99 | +$61.39 | +$36.39 | −$63.61 |
| PSA 9 | $43.05 | +$14.45 | −$10.55 | −$111 |
| PSA 8 | $60.00 | +$31.40 | +$6.40 | −$93.60 |
Net = sale price − $3.60 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% | $54.78 | +$1.18 |
| 50% | $66.52 | +$12.92 |
| 75% | $78.25 | +$24.66 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 22%. 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 | $563 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $250 | −$314 | 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.
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Grading Magmar — FAQ
Is Magmar worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magmar sells for $89.99 against $3.60 raw: a $86.39 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.05) 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 Magmar worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Magmar (Legend Maker 21/92) sells for about $89.99 versus $3.60 for a raw near-mint copy — a 25× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magmar?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $563, ahead of CGC 10 at $250. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Magmar 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 Magmar break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Magmar breaks even when it gems about 22% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $43.05).
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