Is Magmar worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Magmar sells for $278 against $0.24 raw: a $278 spread, 1159× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.93) 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)
- $0.24
- PSA 10
- $278
- PSA 9
- $39.93
- Gem premium
- 1159×
- 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 | $278 | +$253 | +$228 | +$128 |
| PSA 9 | $39.93 | +$14.69 | −$10.31 | −$110 |
| PSA 8 | $25.00 | −$0.24 | −$25.24 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $0.24 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% | $99.51 | +$49.27 |
| 50% | $159 | +$109 |
| 75% | $219 | +$168 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 4%. 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 | $278 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $125 | −$153 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $17.00 | −$261 | 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 | $278 | $17.00 | $125 |
| 9 | $39.93 | $10.56 | — |
| 8 | $25.00 | $21.00 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $17.00 | — |
| 7 | $6.00 | $45.00 | — |
| 4 | $35.00 | — | — |
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Grading Magmar — FAQ
Is Magmar worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magmar sells for $278 against $0.24 raw: a $278 spread, 1159× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.93) 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 Magmar worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Magmar (Brilliant Stars 019/172) sells for about $278 versus $0.24 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1159× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magmar?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $278, ahead of TAG 10 at $125. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
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.
What gem rate makes grading Magmar break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Magmar breaks even when it gems about 4% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.93).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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