Is Magmar worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Magmar sells for $83.31 against $4.44 raw: a $78.87 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.61) 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)
- $4.44
- PSA 10
- $83.31
- PSA 9
- $36.61
- Gem premium
- 19×
- 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 | $83.31 | +$53.87 | +$28.87 | −$71.13 |
| PSA 9 | $36.61 | +$7.17 | −$17.83 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $26.22 | −$3.22 | −$28.22 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $4.44 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% | $48.28 | −$6.16 |
| 50% | $59.96 | +$5.52 |
| 75% | $71.64 | +$17.20 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 38%. 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 | $99.99 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $48.20 | −$51.79 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $99.99 | $48.20 | — | — |
| 9 | $23.95 | $18.76 | $10.50 | $5.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $8.27 | — | — |
| 8 | $3.00 | — | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $15.00 | — | — |
| 7 | $20.77 | $6.00 | — | — |
| 5 | $10.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading Magmar — FAQ
Is Magmar worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magmar sells for $83.31 against $4.44 raw: a $78.87 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.61) 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 Magmar worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Magmar (Neo Genesis 40/111) sells for about $83.31 versus $4.44 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magmar?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $99.99, ahead of CGC 10 at $48.20. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Magmar 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 Magmar break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Magmar breaks even when it gems about 38% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $36.61).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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