Is Magnezone worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 8 Magnezone sells for $137 against $0.97 raw: a $136 spread, 141× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($75.63) 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)
- $0.97
- PSA 8
- $137
- PSA 9
- $75.63
- Gem premium
- 141×
- 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 8 | $137 | +$111 | +$85.67 | −$14.33 |
| PSA 9 | $75.63 | +$49.66 | +$24.66 | −$75.34 |
| PSA 8 | $137 | +$111 | +$85.67 | −$14.33 |
Net = sale price − $0.97 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% | $90.88 | +$39.91 |
| 50% | $106 | +$55.16 |
| 75% | $121 | +$70.42 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA |
|---|---|
| 9 | $75.63 |
| 8 | $137 |
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Grading Magnezone — FAQ
Is Magnezone worth grading?
A PSA 8 Magnezone sells for $137 against $0.97 raw: a $136 spread, 141× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($75.63) 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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