Is Magcargo worth grading?
Pokémon · Neo Revelation · 33/64 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 8.5× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Magcargo sells for $51.87 against $6.12 raw: a $45.75 spread, 8.5× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($28.49) 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)
- $6.12
- PSA 10
- $51.87
- PSA 9
- $28.49
- Gem premium
- 8.5×
- 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 | $51.87 | +$20.75 | −$4.25 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $28.49 | −$2.63 | −$27.63 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $14.68 | −$16.44 | −$41.44 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $6.12 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% | $34.34 | −$21.79 |
| 50% | $40.18 | −$15.94 |
| 75% | $46.02 | −$10.09 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $51.87 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $29.36 | −$22.51 | 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 Magcargo — FAQ
Is Magcargo worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magcargo sells for $51.87 against $6.12 raw: a $45.75 spread, 8.5× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($28.49) 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 Magcargo worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Magcargo (Neo Revelation 33/64) sells for about $51.87 versus $6.12 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.5× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magcargo?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $51.87, ahead of CGC 10 at $29.36. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Magcargo 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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