Is Magmar worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 1923× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Magmar sells for $250 against $0.13 raw: a $250 spread, 1923× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.13
- PSA 10
- $250
- Gem premium
- 1923×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $250 | +$225 | +$200 | +$99.87 |
| PSA 8 | $12.00 | −$13.13 | −$38.13 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $0.13 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $25.00 | best | 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 Magmar — FAQ
Is Magmar worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magmar sells for $250 against $0.13 raw: a $250 spread, 1923× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Magmar worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Magmar (Journey Together 020/159) sells for about $250 versus $0.13 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1923× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
What centering does Magmar 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.
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