Is Team Magma's Groudon worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Team Magma's Groudon sells for $3,079 against $12.72 raw: a $3,067 spread, 242× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($129) 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)
- $12.72
- PSA 10
- $3,079
- PSA 9
- $129
- Gem premium
- 242×
- As of
- Oct 3, 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 | $3,079 | +$3,042 | +$3,017 | +$2,917 |
| PSA 9 | $129 | +$91.19 | +$66.19 | −$33.81 |
| PSA 8 | $77.80 | +$40.08 | +$15.08 | −$84.92 |
Net = sale price − $12.72 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% | $867 | +$804 |
| 50% | $1,604 | +$1,541 |
| 75% | $2,342 | +$2,279 |
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 | $6,255 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $429 | −$5,825 | 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 Groudon — FAQ
Is Team Magma's Groudon worth grading?
A PSA 10 Team Magma's Groudon sells for $3,079 against $12.72 raw: a $3,067 spread, 242× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($129) 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 Groudon worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Team Magma's Groudon (Team Magma vs Team Aqua 9/95) sells for about $3,079 versus $12.72 for a raw near-mint copy — a 242× premium as of Oct 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Team Magma's Groudon?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $6,255, ahead of CGC 10 at $429. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Team Magma's Groudon 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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