Is Magikarp worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Magikarp sells for $40.00 against $0.47 raw: a $39.53 spread, 85× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.50) 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)
- $0.47
- PSA 10
- $40.00
- PSA 9
- $34.50
- Gem premium
- 85×
- 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 | $40.00 | +$14.53 | −$10.47 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $34.50 | +$9.03 | −$15.97 | −$116 |
Net = sale price − $0.47 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% | $35.88 | −$14.59 |
| 50% | $37.25 | −$13.22 |
| 75% | $38.63 | −$11.84 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $52.01 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $40.00 | −$12.01 | 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 | $40.00 | $52.01 |
| 9 | $34.50 | — |
| 7 | $16.50 | — |
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Grading Magikarp — FAQ
Is Magikarp worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magikarp sells for $40.00 against $0.47 raw: a $39.53 spread, 85× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.50) 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 (Team Up 29/181) sells for about $40.00 versus $0.47 for a raw near-mint copy — a 85× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magikarp?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $52.01, ahead of PSA 10 at $40.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Magikarp need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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