Is Ethan's Magcargo worth grading?
Pokémon · Ascended Heroes · 222/217 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 12× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Ethan's Magcargo sells for $52.85 against $4.42 raw: a $48.43 spread, 12× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.90) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.42
- PSA 10
- $52.85
- PSA 9
- $17.90
- Gem premium
- 12×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $52.85 | +$23.43 | −$1.57 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $17.90 | −$11.52 | −$36.52 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $12.03 | −$17.39 | −$42.39 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $4.42 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% | $26.64 | −$27.78 |
| 50% | $35.38 | −$19.05 |
| 75% | $44.11 | −$10.31 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $67.31 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $52.85 | −$14.46 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23.56 | −$43.75 | 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.
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Grading Ethan's Magcargo — FAQ
Is Ethan's Magcargo worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ethan's Magcargo sells for $52.85 against $4.42 raw: a $48.43 spread, 12× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.90) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Ethan's Magcargo worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ethan's Magcargo (Ascended Heroes 222/217) sells for about $52.85 versus $4.42 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ethan's Magcargo?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $67.31, ahead of PSA 10 at $52.85. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ethan's Magcargo need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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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