Is Magmar worth grading?
Pokémon · Ultra Prism · 18/156 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 9 Magmar brings $35.00 versus $0.06 raw — a $34.94 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.57) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.06
- PSA 9
- $35.00
- PSA 9
- $10.57
- Gem premium
- 583×
- 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 | $35.00 | +$9.94 | −$15.06 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $10.57 | −$14.49 | −$39.49 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $0.06 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% | $16.68 | −$33.38 |
| 50% | $22.79 | −$27.27 |
| 75% | $28.89 | −$21.17 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 9 | $35.00 |
| 7 | $9.50 |
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Grading Magmar — FAQ
Is Magmar worth grading?
A PSA 9 Magmar brings $35.00 versus $0.06 raw — a $34.94 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.57) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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