Is Magikarp & Wailord-GX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Magikarp & Wailord-GX sells for $4,044 against $882 raw: a $3,162 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,383) 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)
- $882
- PSA 10
- $4,044
- PSA 9
- $1,383
- Gem premium
- 4.6×
- As of
- Sep 29, 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 | $4,044 | +$3,137 | +$3,112 | +$3,012 |
| PSA 9 | $1,383 | +$476 | +$451 | +$351 |
| PSA 8 | $876 | −$31.07 | −$56.07 | −$156 |
Net = sale price − $882 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% | $2,048 | +$1,116 |
| 50% | $2,714 | +$1,781 |
| 75% | $3,379 | +$2,447 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $5,300 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| BGS 10 | $4,495 | −$805 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $4,044 | −$1,256 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $2,505 | −$2,795 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,775 | −$3,525 | 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.
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Grading Magikarp & Wailord-GX — FAQ
Is Magikarp & Wailord-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magikarp & Wailord-GX sells for $4,044 against $882 raw: a $3,162 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,383) 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 & Wailord-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Magikarp & Wailord-GX (Team Up 161/181) sells for about $4,044 versus $882 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.6× premium as of Sep 29, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magikarp & Wailord-GX?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $5,300, ahead of BGS 10 at $4,495. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Magikarp & Wailord-GX need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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.
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