Is Lt. Surge's Magnemite worth grading?
Pokémon · Gym Heroes · 50/132 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lt. Surge's Magnemite sells for $215 against $5.61 raw: a $210 spread, 38× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.58) 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)
- $5.61
- PSA 10
- $215
- PSA 9
- $34.58
- Gem premium
- 38×
- As of
- Aug 18, 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 | $215 | +$185 | +$160 | +$59.85 |
| PSA 9 | $34.58 | +$3.97 | −$21.03 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $12.90 | −$17.71 | −$42.71 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $5.61 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% | $79.80 | +$24.19 |
| 50% | $125 | +$69.41 |
| 75% | $170 | +$115 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 12%. 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 | $215 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.82 | −$195 | 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 | $215 | $20.82 |
| 9.5 | — | $54.95 |
| 9 | $20.02 | $10.16 |
| 8.5 | — | $87.00 |
| 8 | $20.00 | — |
| 7 | $18.72 | — |
| 6 | $1.00 | — |
| 5 | $10.00 | — |
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Grading Lt. Surge's Magnemite — FAQ
Is Lt. Surge's Magnemite worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lt. Surge's Magnemite sells for $215 against $5.61 raw: a $210 spread, 38× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.58) 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 Lt. Surge's Magnemite worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lt. Surge's Magnemite (Gym Heroes 50/132) sells for about $215 versus $5.61 for a raw near-mint copy — a 38× premium as of Aug 18, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lt. Surge's Magnemite?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $215, ahead of CGC 10 at $20.82. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lt. Surge's 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 Lt. Surge's Magnemite break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lt. Surge's Magnemite breaks even when it gems about 12% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $34.58).
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