Is Magnemite worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Magnemite sells for $69.87 against $1.01 raw: a $68.86 spread, 69× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.11) 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)
- $1.01
- PSA 10
- $69.87
- PSA 9
- $28.11
- Gem premium
- 69×
- 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 | $69.87 | +$43.86 | +$18.86 | −$81.14 |
| PSA 9 | $28.11 | +$2.10 | −$22.90 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $12.86 | −$13.15 | −$38.15 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $1.01 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% | $38.55 | −$12.46 |
| 50% | $48.99 | −$2.02 |
| 75% | $59.43 | +$8.42 |
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 | $965 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $16.50 | −$949 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $15.00 | −$950 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
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 | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $965 | $5.48 | $15.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $11.07 | — | — |
| 9 | $93.54 | $52.72 | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | $34.99 | — | — |
| 8 | $74.72 | — | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $11.00 | — | — |
| 7 | $45.15 | — | — | $21.60 |
| 6 | — | $7.00 | — | — |
| 5 | $9.50 | $12.03 | — | — |
| 4 | $10.50 | — | — | — |
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Grading Magnemite — FAQ
Is Magnemite worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magnemite sells for $69.87 against $1.01 raw: a $68.86 spread, 69× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.11) 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 Magnemite worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Magnemite (Team Rocket Returns 66/109) sells for about $69.87 versus $1.01 for a raw near-mint copy — a 69× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magnemite?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $965, ahead of CGC 10 at $16.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Magnemite 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 Magnemite break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Magnemite breaks even when it gems about 55% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $28.11).
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