Is Magby worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Magby sells for $175 against $3.25 raw: a $172 spread, 54× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.37) 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)
- $3.25
- PSA 10
- $175
- PSA 9
- $39.37
- Gem premium
- 54×
- 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 | $175 | +$147 | +$122 | +$21.83 |
| PSA 9 | $39.37 | +$11.12 | −$13.88 | −$114 |
| PSA 8 | $13.99 | −$14.26 | −$39.26 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $3.25 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% | $73.30 | +$20.05 |
| 50% | $107 | +$53.98 |
| 75% | $141 | +$87.90 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 10%. 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 | $306 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $199 | −$107 | 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 | $306 | $199 |
| 9.5 | — | $51.12 |
| 9 | $476 | $202 |
| 8.5 | — | $70.00 |
| 8 | $70.16 | $79.99 |
| 7.5 | — | $65.00 |
| 7 | $24.48 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $44.99 |
| 6 | $59.83 | — |
| 4 | $16.00 | — |
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Grading Magby — FAQ
Is Magby worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magby sells for $175 against $3.25 raw: a $172 spread, 54× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.37) 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 Magby worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Magby (Team Rocket Returns 24/109) sells for about $175 versus $3.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 54× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magby?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $306, ahead of CGC 10 at $199. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Magby 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 Magby break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Magby breaks even when it gems about 10% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.37).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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