Is Magneton worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 19× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Magneton sells for $143 against $7.33 raw: a $136 spread, 19× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.10) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.33
- PSA 10
- $143
- PSA 9
- $23.10
- Gem premium
- 19×
- As of
- Aug 22, 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 | $143 | +$111 | +$85.59 | −$14.41 |
| PSA 9 | $23.10 | −$9.23 | −$34.23 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $17.50 | −$14.83 | −$39.83 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $7.33 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% | $53.05 | −$4.27 |
| 50% | $83.01 | +$25.68 |
| 75% | $113 | +$55.64 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 29%. 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 | $143 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $135 | −$7.82 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $43.39 | −$99.53 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $35.28 | −$108 | 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 Magneton — FAQ
Is Magneton worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magneton sells for $143 against $7.33 raw: a $136 spread, 19× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.10) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Magneton worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Magneton (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos 159) sells for about $143 versus $7.33 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Aug 22, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magneton?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $143, ahead of TAG 10 at $135. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Magneton 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 Magneton break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Magneton breaks even when it gems about 29% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $23.10).
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