Is Magikarp worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 378× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Magikarp sells for $60.42 against $0.16 raw: a $60.26 spread, 378× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.46) 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)
- $0.16
- PSA 10
- $60.42
- PSA 9
- $18.46
- Gem premium
- 378×
- 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 | $60.42 | +$35.26 | +$10.26 | −$89.74 |
| PSA 9 | $18.46 | −$6.70 | −$31.70 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $34.99 | +$9.83 | −$15.17 | −$115 |
Net = sale price − $0.16 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% | $28.95 | −$21.21 |
| 50% | $39.44 | −$10.72 |
| 75% | $49.93 | −$0.23 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 76%. 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 | $123 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $10.00 | −$113 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $123 | $10.00 |
| 9 | $19.97 | $5.95 |
| 8 | $34.99 | — |
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Grading Magikarp — FAQ
Is Magikarp worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magikarp sells for $60.42 against $0.16 raw: a $60.26 spread, 378× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.46) 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 Magikarp worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Magikarp (Pokémon GO 021/078) sells for about $60.42 versus $0.16 for a raw near-mint copy — a 378× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magikarp?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $123, ahead of CGC 10 at $10.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does 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.
What gem rate makes grading Magikarp break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Magikarp breaks even when it gems about 76% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $18.46).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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