Is Magikarp worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 9 Magikarp sells for $207 against $2.53 raw: a $204 spread, 82× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.41) 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)
- $2.53
- PSA 9
- $207
- PSA 9
- $47.41
- Gem premium
- 82×
- 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 9 | $207 | +$179 | +$154 | +$54.47 |
| PSA 9 | $47.41 | +$19.88 | −$5.12 | −$105 |
| PSA 8 | $19.96 | −$7.57 | −$32.57 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $2.53 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% | $87.31 | +$34.78 |
| 50% | $127 | +$74.67 |
| 75% | $167 | +$115 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | $207 | $100 |
| 8 | $115 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $6.00 |
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Grading Magikarp — FAQ
Is Magikarp worth grading?
A PSA 9 Magikarp sells for $207 against $2.53 raw: a $204 spread, 82× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.41) 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.
What gem rate makes grading Magikarp break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Magikarp breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $47.41).
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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