Is Magikarp worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Magikarp sells for $528 against $0.86 raw: a $527 spread, 614× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.93) 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)
- $0.86
- PSA 10
- $528
- PSA 9
- $51.93
- Gem premium
- 614×
- 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 | $528 | +$502 | +$477 | +$377 |
| PSA 9 | $51.93 | +$26.07 | +$1.07 | −$98.93 |
| PSA 8 | $27.81 | +$1.95 | −$23.05 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $0.86 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% | $171 | +$120 |
| 50% | $290 | +$239 |
| 75% | $409 | +$358 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $1,997 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $350 | −$1,647 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $337 | −$1,660 | 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 | SGC | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,997 | $203 | — | $350 | — |
| 9 | $90.52 | $72.08 | — | — | $83.13 |
| 8.5 | — | $66.85 | $54.99 | — | — |
| 8 | $55.78 | $51.60 | — | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $13.00 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $25.77 | — | — | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $27.00 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $26.99 | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | $15.01 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Magikarp — FAQ
Is Magikarp worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magikarp sells for $528 against $0.86 raw: a $527 spread, 614× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.93) 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 (Generations 22/83) sells for about $528 versus $0.86 for a raw near-mint copy — a 614× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magikarp?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,997, ahead of SGC 10 at $350. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Magikarp 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?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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