Is Dark Magneton worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dark Magneton sells for $64.64 against $3.50 raw: a $61.14 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.61) 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)
- $3.50
- PSA 10
- $64.64
- PSA 9
- $39.61
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 | $64.64 | +$36.14 | +$11.14 | −$88.86 |
| PSA 9 | $39.61 | +$11.11 | −$13.89 | −$114 |
| PSA 8 | $13.17 | −$15.33 | −$40.33 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $3.50 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% | $45.87 | −$7.63 |
| 50% | $52.13 | −$1.38 |
| 75% | $58.38 | +$4.88 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 55%. 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 | $1,934 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $200 | −$1,734 | 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 | $1,934 | $200 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $114 | — |
| 9 | $49.90 | $124 | $95.00 |
| 8.5 | $249 | $48.00 | — |
| 8 | $66.85 | $65.00 | — |
| 7 | $25.90 | $5.00 | — |
| 6 | $44.99 | $2.25 | — |
| 1 | $73.80 | — | — |
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Grading Dark Magneton — FAQ
Is Dark Magneton worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dark Magneton sells for $64.64 against $3.50 raw: a $61.14 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.61) 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 Magneton worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dark Magneton (Team Rocket Returns 39/109) sells for about $64.64 versus $3.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dark Magneton?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,934, ahead of CGC 10 at $200. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dark 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.
What gem rate makes grading Dark Magneton break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dark Magneton breaks even when it gems about 55% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.61).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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