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 $57.88 against $3.87 raw: a $54.01 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.82) 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)
- $3.87
- PSA 10
- $57.88
- PSA 9
- $31.82
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $57.88 | +$29.01 | +$4.01 | −$95.99 |
| PSA 9 | $31.82 | +$2.95 | −$22.05 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $25.00 | −$3.87 | −$28.87 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $3.87 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% | $38.34 | −$15.53 |
| 50% | $44.85 | −$9.02 |
| 75% | $51.37 | −$2.50 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 85%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $100 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $57.88 | −$42.12 | 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 | $57.88 | $100 |
| 9 | $26.99 | $44.01 |
| 8 | $25.00 | — |
| 7 | — | $42.00 |
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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 $57.88 against $3.87 raw: a $54.01 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.82) 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 63/95) sells for about $57.88 versus $3.87 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Team Magma's Houndour?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $100, ahead of PSA 10 at $57.88. 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 CGC 10?
CGC 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 Team Magma's Houndour break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Team Magma's Houndour breaks even when it gems about 85% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $31.82).
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