Is Lt. Surge's Magneton worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lt. Surge's Magneton sells for $1,570 against $88.42 raw: a $1,481 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($272) 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)
- $88.42
- PSA 10
- $1,570
- PSA 9
- $272
- 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 | $1,570 | +$1,456 | +$1,431 | +$1,331 |
| PSA 9 | $272 | +$158 | +$133 | +$33.44 |
| PSA 8 | $145 | +$31.99 | +$6.99 | −$93.01 |
Net = sale price − $88.42 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% | $596 | +$458 |
| 50% | $921 | +$782 |
| 75% | $1,245 | +$1,107 |
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 | $1,570 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $403 | −$1,167 | 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 | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $434 | $159 | — | — | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $71.77 | $401 | $75.00 | — | — |
| 9 | $112 | $95.53 | $63.45 | — | $299 | $117 |
| 8.5 | $143 | $64.46 | $23.50 | $35.40 | $27.01 | — |
| 8 | $72.78 | $50.52 | $31.00 | $66.00 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $18.75 | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | $33.89 | $30.17 | — | $44.00 | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $26.96 | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | $33.94 | $19.73 | — | — | — | — |
| 5.5 | — | $15.01 | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | $24.78 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4.5 | $17.00 | $13.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | $17.71 | $19.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 3.5 | — | — | $28.00 | — | — | — |
| 3 | $15.00 | — | $8.00 | — | — | — |
| 2.5 | — | — | $27.00 | — | — | — |
| 2 | $24.99 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1 | $33.88 | — | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Lt. Surge's Magneton — FAQ
Is Lt. Surge's Magneton worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lt. Surge's Magneton sells for $1,570 against $88.42 raw: a $1,481 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($272) 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 Magneton worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lt. Surge's Magneton (Gym Heroes 8/132) sells for about $1,570 versus $88.42 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lt. Surge's Magneton?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,570, ahead of CGC 10 at $403. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lt. Surge's 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.
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