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Magikarp Grading Value — Is It Worth Grading?

Raw price: $2.40 | PSA 10 value: $397.36 | Gem rate: 45.4%

Verdict: Strong Yes — high gem rate and excellent ROI

Estimated grading ROI: 1674% (assumes ~$20 PSA economy submission)

How to Decide

  1. Check the price gap: Raw $2.40 vs PSA 10 $397.36
  2. Evaluate gem rate: 45.4% chance of PSA 10
  3. Calculate ROI: After $20 grading fee, ROI is ~1674%
  4. Inspect condition: Only submit cards likely to grade 9+