Is Magikarp worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Magikarp sells for $396 against $6.16 raw: a $390 spread, 64× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($61.29) 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)
- $6.16
- PSA 10
- $396
- PSA 9
- $61.29
- Gem premium
- 64×
- 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 | $396 | +$365 | +$340 | +$240 |
| PSA 9 | $61.29 | +$30.13 | +$5.13 | −$94.87 |
| PSA 8 | $36.13 | +$4.97 | −$20.03 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $6.16 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% | $145 | +$88.73 |
| 50% | $228 | +$172 |
| 75% | $312 | +$256 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $1,440 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $396 | −$1,045 | 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 | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $396 | $1,440 | — |
| 9 | $498 | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | $170 | — |
| 8 | $294 | $150 | $18.00 |
| 7 | $184 | — | — |
| 6 | $133 | — | — |
| 5.5 | — | $45.60 | — |
| 5 | $25.00 | — | — |
| 1 | $81.00 | — | — |
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Grading Magikarp — FAQ
Is Magikarp worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magikarp sells for $396 against $6.16 raw: a $390 spread, 64× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($61.29) 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 Magikarp worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Magikarp (FireRed & LeafGreen 67/112) sells for about $396 versus $6.16 for a raw near-mint copy — a 64× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magikarp?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $1,440, ahead of PSA 10 at $396. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Magikarp need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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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