Is Team Magma's Houndoom worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Team Magma's Houndoom sells for $4,185 against $159 raw: a $4,026 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($647) 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)
- $159
- PSA 10
- $4,185
- PSA 9
- $647
- Gem premium
- 26×
- As of
- Oct 1, 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 | $4,185 | +$4,001 | +$3,976 | +$3,876 |
| PSA 9 | $647 | +$462 | +$437 | +$337 |
| PSA 8 | $379 | +$195 | +$170 | +$69.72 |
Net = sale price − $159 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% | $1,531 | +$1,322 |
| 50% | $2,416 | +$2,207 |
| 75% | $3,300 | +$3,091 |
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 | $4,185 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $592 | −$3,593 | 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 Team Magma's Houndoom — FAQ
Is Team Magma's Houndoom worth grading?
A PSA 10 Team Magma's Houndoom sells for $4,185 against $159 raw: a $4,026 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($647) 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 Team Magma's Houndoom worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Team Magma's Houndoom (Team Magma vs Team Aqua 10/95) sells for about $4,185 versus $159 for a raw near-mint copy — a 26× premium as of Oct 1, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Team Magma's Houndoom?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $4,185, ahead of CGC 10 at $592. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Team Magma's Houndoom 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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