Is Team Magma's Houndour worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Team Magma's Houndour sells for $1,452 against $1.05 raw: a $1,450 spread, 1382× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($86.01) 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)
- $1.05
- PSA 10
- $1,452
- PSA 9
- $86.01
- Gem premium
- 1382×
- 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 | $1,452 | +$1,425 | +$1,400 | +$1,300 |
| PSA 9 | $86.01 | +$59.96 | +$34.96 | −$65.04 |
| PSA 8 | $19.50 | −$6.55 | −$31.55 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $1.05 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% | $427 | +$376 |
| 50% | $769 | +$718 |
| 75% | $1,110 | +$1,059 |
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 | $1,452 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $69.99 | −$1,382 | 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 | $1,452 | $69.99 |
| 9.5 | — | $34.99 |
| 9 | $86.01 | $19.03 |
| 8.5 | — | $20.00 |
| 8 | $19.50 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $7.50 |
| 7 | $14.99 | — |
| 6 | $49.95 | — |
| 5.5 | — | $12.00 |
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Grading Team Magma's Houndour — FAQ
Is Team Magma's Houndour worth grading?
A PSA 10 Team Magma's Houndour sells for $1,452 against $1.05 raw: a $1,450 spread, 1382× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($86.01) 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 Houndour worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Team Magma's Houndour (Team Magma vs Team Aqua 62/95) sells for about $1,452 versus $1.05 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1382× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Team Magma's Houndour?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,452, ahead of CGC 10 at $69.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Team Magma's Houndour 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?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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