Is Misty's Magikarp worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Misty's Magikarp sells for $389 against $11.83 raw: a $377 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($67.93) 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)
- $11.83
- PSA 10
- $389
- PSA 9
- $67.93
- Gem premium
- 33×
- 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 | $389 | +$352 | +$327 | +$227 |
| PSA 9 | $67.93 | +$31.10 | +$6.10 | −$93.90 |
| PSA 8 | $36.79 | −$0.04 | −$25.04 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $11.83 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% | $148 | +$86.40 |
| 50% | $229 | +$167 |
| 75% | $309 | +$247 |
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 | $389 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $60.74 | −$328 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $204 | $22.68 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $19.80 | $11.00 | — |
| 9 | $33.42 | $17.02 | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | $7.38 | — | — |
| 8 | $20.00 | $13.99 | $43.69 | $50.73 |
| 7 | $17.65 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $15.00 | — | — | — |
| 5.5 | — | $7.90 | — | — |
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Grading Misty's Magikarp — FAQ
Is Misty's Magikarp worth grading?
A PSA 10 Misty's Magikarp sells for $389 against $11.83 raw: a $377 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($67.93) 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 Misty's Magikarp worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Misty's Magikarp (Gym Challenge 88/132) sells for about $389 versus $11.83 for a raw near-mint copy — a 33× premium as of Aug 18, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Misty's Magikarp?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $389, ahead of CGC 10 at $60.74. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Misty's 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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