Is Magikarp worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 1636× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Magikarp sells for $589 against $0.36 raw: a $589 spread, 1636× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.00) 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)
- $0.36
- PSA 10
- $589
- PSA 9
- $24.00
- Gem premium
- 1636×
- 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 | $589 | +$564 | +$539 | +$439 |
| PSA 9 | $24.00 | −$1.36 | −$26.36 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $9.00 | −$16.36 | −$41.36 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $0.36 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% | $165 | +$115 |
| 50% | $306 | +$256 |
| 75% | $448 | +$397 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 | $589 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $152 | −$437 | 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 | $589 | $152 |
| 9.5 | — | $8.00 |
| 9 | $24.00 | $29.99 |
| 8 | $21.90 | — |
| 7 | $25.00 | — |
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Grading Magikarp — FAQ
Is Magikarp worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magikarp sells for $589 against $0.36 raw: a $589 spread, 1636× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.00) 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 (Burning Shadows 32/147) sells for about $589 versus $0.36 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1636× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magikarp?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $589, ahead of CGC 10 at $152. 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 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $24.00).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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