Is Magnetic Storm worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 211× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Magnetic Storm sells for $112 against $0.53 raw: a $111 spread, 211× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.53
- PSA 10
- $112
- PSA 9
- $15.50
- Gem premium
- 211×
- 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 | $112 | +$86.47 | +$61.47 | −$38.53 |
| PSA 9 | $15.50 | −$10.03 | −$35.03 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $12.15 | −$13.38 | −$38.38 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $0.53 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% | $39.63 | −$10.91 |
| 50% | $63.75 | +$13.22 |
| 75% | $87.88 | +$37.34 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 36%. 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 | $112 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $29.00 | −$83.00 | 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 | $80.00 | $29.00 |
| 9 | $15.50 | $6.00 |
| 8 | $12.15 | — |
| 7 | $14.00 | — |
| 5.5 | — | $2.00 |
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Grading Magnetic Storm — FAQ
Is Magnetic Storm worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magnetic Storm sells for $112 against $0.53 raw: a $111 spread, 211× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Magnetic Storm worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Magnetic Storm (Hidden Legends 91/101) sells for about $112 versus $0.53 for a raw near-mint copy — a 211× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magnetic Storm?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $112, ahead of CGC 10 at $29.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Magnetic Storm 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 Magnetic Storm break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Magnetic Storm breaks even when it gems about 36% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $15.50).
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