Is Magikarp worth grading?
Pokémon · Paldea Evolved · 042/193 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Magikarp sells for $37.84 against $0.18 raw: a $37.66 spread, 210× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($480) 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)
- $0.18
- PSA 10
- $37.84
- PSA 9
- $480
- Gem premium
- 210×
- 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 | $37.84 | +$12.66 | −$12.34 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $480 | +$455 | +$430 | +$330 |
| PSA 8 | $250 | +$225 | +$200 | +$99.82 |
Net = sale price − $0.18 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% | $370 | +$319 |
| 50% | $259 | +$209 |
| 75% | $148 | +$98.25 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 97%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $160 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $41.34 | −$119 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $160 | $41.34 | — |
| 9 | $23.46 | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | — | $250 |
| 8 | $250 | — | — |
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Grading Magikarp — FAQ
Is Magikarp worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magikarp sells for $37.84 against $0.18 raw: a $37.66 spread, 210× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($480) 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 (Paldea Evolved 042/193) sells for about $37.84 versus $0.18 for a raw near-mint copy — a 210× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magikarp?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $160, ahead of CGC 10 at $41.34. 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.
What gem rate makes grading Magikarp break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Magikarp breaks even when it gems about 97% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $480).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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