Magikarp #203 Paldea Evolved: Should You Grade It? PSA 10 ROI 2026
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At $276.11 raw and $3,550.00 for a PSA 10, grading Magikarp #203 from Paldea Evolved at PSA’s Super Express tier ($349.00) and selling the PSA 10 on eBay leaves a profit of $2,449.12, 391.8% of the $625.11 cost. If it comes back a PSA 9 and sells at $365.00, the same submission leaves a loss of $313.87.
In This Article
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Current Market Data for Magikarp
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Recent Sales at Fanatics Collect
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The Break-Even Math
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Multi-Grader Comparison
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The Bottom Line
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Where to Buy
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Risks and Timing
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Frequently Asked Questions
Current Market Data for Magikarp
These are the prices on file for Magikarp #203 from Paldea Evolved. A PSA 10 is priced at 13x a raw copy and 9.7x a PSA 9.
| Grade | Price | Against raw |
|---|---|---|
| Raw | $276.11 | — |
| PSA 10 | $3,550.00 | $3,273.89 over raw (13x) |
| PSA 9 | $365.00 | $88.89 over raw (1.3x) |
| BGS 9.5 | $1,262.50 | $986.39 over raw (4.6x) |
| CGC 10 | $1,375.00 | $1,098.89 over raw (5.0x) |
| SGC 10 | $397.43 | $121.32 over raw (1.4x) |
Data sources: What The Slab checks PriceCharting market prices and eBay sold listings. The page shows the date these prices were captured.
Recent Sales at Fanatics Collect
What Magikarp #203 sold for at Fanatics Collect (the 90 days to November 6, 2026).
| Grade | Sales | Median | Low to high |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 17 | $3,840.00 | $2,950.00 to $4,725.00 |
| PSA 9 | 16 | $376.00 | $288.00 to $490.00 |
The newest of them:
| Grade | Price | Sold | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 9 | $361.00 | Oct 30, 2026 | Buy Now |
| PSA 10 | $2,950.00 | Oct 29, 2026 | Buy Now |
| PSA 10 | $3,440.00 | Oct 28, 2026 | Buy Now |
| PSA 10 | $3,450.00 | Oct 28, 2026 | Buy Now |
| PSA 9 | $380.00 | Oct 26, 2026 | Buy Now |
Auction prices include the buyer’s premium. Sales not yet marked paid are left out, and so is any listing that is not this exact card and grade. This is one marketplace, not every sale of the card.
| Grade | Price | Tier & fee | Turnaround | Profit | ROI |
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| PSA 10 | $3,550 | Super Express $349.00 | 10-15 business days | $2,449.12 | 391.8% |
| CGC 10 | $1,375 | Standard $55.00 | 10 working days | $856.30 | 258.6% |
| BGS 9.5 | $1,262 | Express $79.95 | 15 business days | $733.76 | 206.1% |
| SGC 10 | $397 | Standard $50.00 | 40+ business days | $13.26 | 4.1% |
Fees from each grader's own site, checked Oct 12, 2026. PSA's Value tiers are paused. Beckett is taking Express submissions only. eBay trading-card fee: 13.25% up to $7,500, 2.35% above, plus $0.40 per order. Shipping is an estimate. Prices are PriceCharting's listed prices or recent sold medians. The tier is set by the card's value; PSA publishes no fee above $10,000.
The Break-Even Math
PSA’s Super Express tier is the cheapest open tier that covers a $3,550.00 card. The math assumes the card comes back a PSA 10 and sells on eBay at that price.
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Raw copy: $276.11
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PSA Super Express grading: $349.00
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Total cost: $625.11
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PSA 10 sale: $3,550.00
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eBay fee: $470.77 (13.25% up to $7,500, 2.35% above that, plus $0.40 an order)
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Shipping, an estimate: $5.00
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Left after eBay and shipping: $3,074.23
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Profit: $2,449.12, 391.8% of cost
A PSA 10 has to sell for $726.81 to cover the raw price, the fee, eBay and shipping. At today’s PSA 10 price, a raw copy costing more than $2,725.23 loses money even at a 10.
A lower grade changes the result. A PSA 9 sold at $365.00 leaves $311.24 after the $48.76 eBay fee and shipping, a loss of $313.87 on the same $625.11 cost.
The PSA pop report for Magikarp #203 shows 4,005 PSA 10s out of 26,153 PSA-graded copies (15%). That is the share of copies already graded, not the odds for any one card.
Fees are from each grader’s own site, checked October 12, 2026. PSA: Value Bulk, Value, Value Plus and Value Max are paused.
Multi-Grader Comparison
| Grade | Price | Tier and fee | Left after eBay and shipping | Profit or loss |
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| PSA 10 | $3,550.00 | PSA Super Express, $349.00 | $3,074.23 | Profit $2,449.12 |
| BGS 9.5 | $1,262.50 | BGS Express, $79.95 | $1,089.82 | Profit $733.76 |
| CGC 10 | $1,375.00 | CGC Standard, $55.00 | $1,187.41 | Profit $856.30 |
| SGC 10 | $397.43 | SGC Standard, $50.00 | $339.37 | Profit $13.26 |
On these prices a PSA 10 leaves the most after costs. Each row uses that grader’s cheapest open tier for the card’s value.
The Bottom Line
A PSA 10 Magikarp #203 is priced at $3,550.00 and leaves $3,074.23 after eBay and shipping, against $625.11 for the raw copy and the fee. At PSA 9 the same submission leaves a loss of $313.87. These are the numbers this page has; what to do with them is the reader’s call.
Where to Buy
Graded copies of Magikarp #203 trade on eBay; Check active PSA 10 listings on eBay shows what is listed now.
Raw copies are listed on TCGplayer: Browse raw copies on TCGPlayer.
Risks and Timing
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Turnaround: PSA posts 10-15 business days for its Super Express tier, and the price can move while the card is out.
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Grade: the profit figure assumes a PSA 10. The card in hand may come back lower.
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Other graders: the open options at this value include BGS Express at $79.95, CGC Standard at $55.00 and SGC Standard at $50.00.
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Fees: graders change prices often, so confirm the fee on the grader’s site before sending a card.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a PSA 10 Magikarp #203 worth?
A PSA 10 is priced at $3,550.00 and a raw copy at $276.11.
What does it cost to grade Magikarp #203?
PSA’s Super Express tier is $349.00, the cheapest open tier for a $3,550.00 card. With a raw copy at $276.11 the total is $625.11.
Is grading Magikarp #203 profitable at a PSA 10?
On these prices a PSA 10 leaves a profit of $2,449.12 after the fee, eBay and $5.00 shipping.
What is the break-even sale price for Magikarp #203?
$726.81 for a PSA 10, at a raw price of $276.11 and PSA’s $349.00 Super Express fee.
What if Magikarp #203 grades a PSA 9?
At $365.00 a PSA 9 leaves a loss of $313.87 on the same $625.11 cost.
How many Magikarp #203 copies are PSA 10?
4,005 of 26,153 PSA-graded copies (15%).
More on Pokemon Cards and card grading across the site. Related: PSA vs BGS vs CGC for Magikarp #203: Which Pays Most in 2026?; Magikarp #203 Pokemon Paldea Evolved PSA + CGC Pop Report: Rarity vs Price (2026).
Data: PSA population reports · PriceCharting · eBay sold listings. Analysis: What The Slab. How we get our numbers.
Price data, not financial advice. Past sales don't predict future value. We may earn a commission on eBay, TCGplayer and Amazon links.