Is Magneton worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Magneton sells for $199 against $0.63 raw: a $198 spread, 316× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($59.81) 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)
- $0.63
- PSA 10
- $199
- PSA 9
- $59.81
- Gem premium
- 316×
- 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 | $199 | +$173 | +$148 | +$48.44 |
| PSA 9 | $59.81 | +$34.18 | +$9.18 | −$90.82 |
| PSA 8 | $41.53 | +$15.90 | −$9.10 | −$109 |
Net = sale price − $0.63 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% | $94.63 | +$44.00 |
| 50% | $129 | +$78.81 |
| 75% | $164 | +$114 |
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 | $1,418 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $153 | −$1,265 | 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 | BGS | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,418 | $153 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $18.28 | — | — |
| 9 | $59.81 | $49.99 | $114 | $150 |
| 8.5 | — | $13.20 | — | — |
| 8 | $41.53 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $20.51 | — | — | — |
| 5.5 | — | $6.50 | — | — |
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Grading Magneton — FAQ
Is Magneton worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magneton sells for $199 against $0.63 raw: a $198 spread, 316× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($59.81) 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 Magneton worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Magneton (FireRed & LeafGreen 27/112) sells for about $199 versus $0.63 for a raw near-mint copy — a 316× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magneton?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,418, ahead of CGC 10 at $153. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Magneton 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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