Is Team Magma's Claydol worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Team Magma's Claydol sells for $565 against $29.13 raw: a $536 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.24) 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)
- $29.13
- PSA 10
- $565
- PSA 9
- $56.24
- Gem premium
- 19×
- 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 | $565 | +$511 | +$486 | +$386 |
| PSA 9 | $56.24 | +$2.11 | −$22.89 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $34.21 | −$19.92 | −$44.92 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $29.13 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% | $184 | +$104 |
| 50% | $311 | +$232 |
| 75% | $438 | +$359 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 4%. 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 | $565 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $89.48 | −$476 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $510 | $59.73 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $45.01 | — |
| 9 | $14.50 | $24.96 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $33.15 | — |
| 8 | $39.88 | $10.02 | $18.50 |
| 7 | $15.75 | $8.00 | — |
| 6 | $16.00 | — | — |
| 5 | $14.89 | $15.99 | — |
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Grading Team Magma's Claydol — FAQ
Is Team Magma's Claydol worth grading?
A PSA 10 Team Magma's Claydol sells for $565 against $29.13 raw: a $536 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.24) 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 Claydol worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Team Magma's Claydol (Team Magma vs Team Aqua 8/95) sells for about $565 versus $29.13 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Team Magma's Claydol?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $565, ahead of CGC 10 at $89.48. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Team Magma's Claydol 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 Team Magma's Claydol break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Team Magma's Claydol breaks even when it gems about 4% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $56.24).
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