Is Magearna worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Magearna sells for $816 against $30.35 raw: a $786 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($85.61) 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)
- $30.35
- PSA 10
- $816
- PSA 9
- $85.61
- Gem premium
- 27×
- 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 | $816 | +$761 | +$736 | +$636 |
| PSA 9 | $85.61 | +$30.26 | +$5.26 | −$94.74 |
| PSA 8 | $54.85 | −$0.50 | −$25.50 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $30.35 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% | $268 | +$188 |
| 50% | $451 | +$371 |
| 75% | $634 | +$553 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $816 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $336 | −$480 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $138 | −$679 | 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 | BGS | SGC | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $816 | $138 | — | — | $336 |
| 9.5 | — | — | $23.00 | — | — |
| 9 | $85.61 | $55.81 | — | $8.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $24.82 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $54.85 | $9.50 | — | — | $35.00 |
| 7 | $24.09 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Magearna — FAQ
Is Magearna worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magearna sells for $816 against $30.35 raw: a $786 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($85.61) 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 Magearna worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Magearna (XY Black Star Promos XY186) sells for about $816 versus $30.35 for a raw near-mint copy — a 27× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magearna?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $816, ahead of TAG 10 at $336. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Magearna 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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