Is Magmar worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 8 Magmar brings $40.00 versus $0.42 raw — a $39.58 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.42
- PSA 8
- $40.00
- PSA 9
- $10.50
- Gem premium
- 95×
- 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 8 | $40.00 | +$14.58 | −$10.42 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $10.50 | −$14.92 | −$39.92 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $40.00 | +$14.58 | −$10.42 | −$110 |
Net = sale price − $0.42 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% | $17.88 | −$32.55 |
| 50% | $25.25 | −$25.17 |
| 75% | $32.63 | −$17.80 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | $10.50 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $15.00 |
| 8 | $40.00 | — |
| 4 | $9.99 | — |
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Grading Magmar — FAQ
Is Magmar worth grading?
A PSA 8 Magmar brings $40.00 versus $0.42 raw — a $39.58 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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