Is Team Magma Ball worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Team Magma Ball sells for $957 against $1.18 raw: a $956 spread, 811× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($74.52) 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)
- $1.18
- PSA 10
- $957
- PSA 9
- $74.52
- Gem premium
- 811×
- 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 | $957 | +$931 | +$906 | +$806 |
| PSA 9 | $74.52 | +$48.34 | +$23.34 | −$76.66 |
| PSA 8 | $10.00 | −$16.18 | −$41.18 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $1.18 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% | $295 | +$244 |
| 50% | $516 | +$464 |
| 75% | $736 | +$685 |
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 | $957 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $74.16 | −$883 | 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 | $957 | $74.16 | — |
| 9 | $74.52 | $4.25 | $65.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $13.00 | — |
| 8 | $39.99 | — | — |
| 7 | $42.91 | — | — |
| 6 | $15.00 | — | — |
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Grading Team Magma Ball — FAQ
Is Team Magma Ball worth grading?
A PSA 10 Team Magma Ball sells for $957 against $1.18 raw: a $956 spread, 811× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($74.52) 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 Ball worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Team Magma Ball (Team Magma vs Team Aqua 80/95) sells for about $957 versus $1.18 for a raw near-mint copy — a 811× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Team Magma Ball?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $957, ahead of CGC 10 at $74.16. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Team Magma Ball 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?
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