Is Magikarp worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Magikarp sells for $167 against $0.32 raw: a $166 spread, 521× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.32) 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)
- $0.32
- PSA 10
- $167
- PSA 9
- $50.32
- Gem premium
- 521×
- 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 | $167 | +$141 | +$116 | +$16.30 |
| PSA 9 | $50.32 | +$25.00 | +$0.00 | −$100 |
| PSA 8 | $11.00 | −$14.32 | −$39.32 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $0.32 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% | $79.40 | +$29.08 |
| 50% | $108 | +$58.15 |
| 75% | $138 | +$87.23 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $326 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $74.77 | −$251 | 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 | BGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $326 | $74.77 | — |
| 9 | $39.92 | — | $8.00 |
| 8 | $20.00 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $27.00 | — |
| 7 | $11.51 | — | — |
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Grading Magikarp — FAQ
Is Magikarp worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magikarp sells for $167 against $0.32 raw: a $166 spread, 521× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.32) 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.
How much is a PSA 10 Magikarp worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Magikarp (Crimson Invasion 17/111) sells for about $167 versus $0.32 for a raw near-mint copy — a 521× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magikarp?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $326, ahead of CGC 10 at $74.77. 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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