Is Dark Magcargo worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dark Magcargo sells for $107 against $3.27 raw: a $104 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($125) 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)
- $3.27
- PSA 10
- $107
- PSA 9
- $125
- Gem premium
- 33×
- 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 | $107 | +$79.22 | +$54.22 | −$45.78 |
| PSA 9 | $125 | +$96.68 | +$71.68 | −$28.32 |
| PSA 8 | $28.33 | +$0.06 | −$24.94 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $3.27 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% | $121 | +$67.32 |
| 50% | $116 | +$62.95 |
| 75% | $112 | +$58.58 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $1,012 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $136 | −$876 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,012 | $136 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $335 | — |
| 9 | $377 | $60.91 | $44.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $31.00 | — |
| 8 | $45.00 | — | — |
| 7 | $49.91 | — | — |
| 6 | $29.00 | — | — |
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Grading Dark Magcargo — FAQ
Is Dark Magcargo worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dark Magcargo sells for $107 against $3.27 raw: a $104 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($125) 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 Dark Magcargo worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dark Magcargo (Team Rocket Returns 38/109) sells for about $107 versus $3.27 for a raw near-mint copy — a 33× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dark Magcargo?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,012, ahead of CGC 10 at $136. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dark Magcargo 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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