Is it worth grading Magneton #9 from Base Set 2?

It depends on condition and market pricing. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 0.9% (based on 2,765 graded copies). PSA 10 sales average $2504.09 versus a raw market of $17.54. Use the calculator on this page to compute exact EV for your card's condition.

What is the PSA 10 gem rate for Magneton #9?

0.9% (based on 2,765 graded copies)

What does PSA grading cost?

PSA service levels range from $59.99 per card (Standard, 90-100 business days) to $9,999+ (Premium 10, for cards worth $250,001+). If a graded card is worth more than its tier's Max Insured Value, PSA upgrades it to the tier that covers it and bills the difference.

Should You Grade Magneton #9 (Base Set 2)? PSA Grading EV

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Should You Grade Magneton?

Base Set 2 · #9 · Rare Holo

Default-tier verdict

Sell raw$-305 (-81% ROI)

Based on raw market $17.54, PSA 10 $2504.09, gem rate 0.9% (2,765 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.

Magneton

Base Set 2 · #9 · Rare Holo

Market: $17.54

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PSA Pop · 2,765 graded

PSA 10

0.9%

PSA 9

14.2%

PSA 8

31.2%

PSA 7

23.6%

Your Costs

Raw card cost

Grading tier

Shipping estimate + Other fees

Expected Sale Prices

PSA 10

PSA 9

PSA 8

PSA 7

Card Condition

Centering

Edges & Corners

Surface

Fine-tune your gem-rate odds based on centering, edges, and surface condition.

Expected Value

⚠If graded PSA 10, PSA will upcharge to Super Express ($349) — your PSA 10 value of $2504 exceeds this tier's $1,000 cap. No upcharge on PSA 9.

PSA 10: 0.9% × $2504.09+$21.74

PSA 9: 14.2% × $143.50+$20.40

PSA 8: 31.2% × $50.33+$15.71

PSA 7: 23.6% × $34.99+$8.26

Below 7: 30.1% × raw+$5.28

Raw card cost-$17.54

Standard grading (weighted avg)-$62.50

Shipping + Other Fees-$10.00

EV$-18.66(-21% ROI)

Do Not Grade. Sell Raw.

Negative EV. The math doesn't support grading — sell raw.

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Do Not Grade. Sell Raw.

Negative EV. The math doesn't support grading — sell raw.

About this calculator

This page computes the expected value (EV) of submitting Magneton #9 to PSA for grading. EV factors in real PSA population data (gem rates), live market prices for raw and graded copies, and PSA's tiered fee structure including upcharges when a card's graded value exceeds the tier's Max Insured Value. Adjust the inputs to match your card's exact condition for a personalized recommendation.

PSA population summary

Grade	Population	Rate
PSA 10	24	0.9%
PSA 9	393	14.2%
PSA 8	863	31.2%
PSA 7	653	23.6%

Should You Grade Magneton #9 from Base Set 2?

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