Is Magnezone worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Magnezone brings $38.83 versus $2.86 raw — a $35.97 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.75) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.86
- PSA 10
- $38.83
- PSA 9
- $19.75
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $38.83 | +$10.97 | −$14.03 | −$114 |
| PSA 9 | $19.75 | −$8.11 | −$33.11 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $6.00 | −$21.86 | −$46.86 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $2.86 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% | $24.52 | −$28.34 |
| 50% | $29.29 | −$23.57 |
| 75% | $34.06 | −$18.80 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $103 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $38.83 | −$63.67 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $7.14 | −$95.36 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $38.83 | $7.14 | $103 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $10.00 | $20.00 | — |
| 9 | $19.75 | $13.99 | — | $12.53 |
| 8 | $6.00 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $3.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading Magnezone — FAQ
Is Magnezone worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magnezone brings $38.83 versus $2.86 raw — a $35.97 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.75) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Magnezone worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Magnezone (Hidden Fates Shiny Vault SV29/SV94) sells for about $38.83 versus $2.86 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magnezone?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $103, ahead of PSA 10 at $38.83. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Magnezone need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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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