Is Lt. Surge's Magnemite worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lt. Surge's Magnemite sells for $175 against $4.08 raw: a $171 spread, 43× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.97) 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)
- $4.08
- PSA 10
- $175
- PSA 9
- $29.97
- Gem premium
- 43×
- 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 | $175 | +$146 | +$121 | +$21.28 |
| PSA 9 | $29.97 | +$0.89 | −$24.11 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $11.88 | −$17.20 | −$42.20 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $4.08 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% | $66.32 | +$12.24 |
| 50% | $103 | +$48.59 |
| 75% | $139 | +$84.93 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 17%. 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 | $175 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $45.89 | −$129 | 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 | $52.86 | $21.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $9.96 | $18.00 |
| 9 | $18.14 | $18.29 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $16.00 | — |
| 8 | $19.24 | $5.50 | — |
| 7 | $23.17 | — | — |
| 6 | $31.82 | — | — |
| 5 | $12.37 | — | — |
| 3 | $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 $175 against $4.08 raw: a $171 spread, 43× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.97) 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 80/132) sells for about $175 versus $4.08 for a raw near-mint copy — a 43× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lt. Surge's Magnemite?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $175, ahead of CGC 10 at $45.89. 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 17% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.97).
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