PSA vs BGS vs CGC for Magikarp #203: Which Pays Most in 2026?
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The prices on file for Magikarp #203 from Paldea Evolved are a PSA 10 at $3,550.00, a BGS 9.5 at $1,262.50, a CGC 10 at $1,375.00 and a SGC 10 at $397.43, against $276.11 raw. After each grader’s fee, eBay and shipping, a PSA 10 leaves the most: a profit of $2,449.12.
In This Article
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The Price Data
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Recent Sales at Fanatics Collect
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Cost & Turnaround Comparison
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The ROI Math for Each Grader
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Which Grader Pays Most for This Card?
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How the Graders Differ
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Where to Source This Card
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Price Data
A raw copy is priced at $276.11. A PSA 9 is priced at $365.00.
| Grader | Top Grade | Price | Against raw |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 10 | $3,550.00 | $3,273.89 over raw (13x) |
| 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 |
| CGC 10 | 3 | $1,050.00 | $990.00 to $1,080.00 |
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.
Cost & Turnaround Comparison
A grader’s tier is set by what the graded card is worth. Each row is the cheapest open tier at this card’s value.
| Grader | Tier for this card | Fee | Max declared value | Posted turnaround |
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| PSA | Super Express | $349.00 | $5,000 | 10-15 business days |
| BGS | Express | $79.95 | Not published | 15 business days |
| CGC | Standard | $55.00 | $3,000 | 10 working days |
Fees and turnarounds are from each grader’s own site, checked October 12, 2026. PSA: Value Bulk, Value, Value Plus and Value Max are paused. BGS: Base and Standard are paused; Express includes subgrades. CGC: Bulk ($17 a card) needs 25 or more cards.
| Grade | Price | Tier & fee | Turnaround | Profit | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 ROI Math for Each Grader
PSA 10
A PSA 10 at $3,550.00 goes in at PSA’s Super Express tier for $349.00. After a $470.77 eBay fee and $5.00 estimated shipping it leaves $3,074.23. Against $625.11 for the raw copy and the fee, that is a profit of $2,449.12 (391.8% of cost). Break-even is a PSA 10 sale of $726.81.
A PSA 9 sold at $365.00 leaves $311.24, a loss of $313.87 on the same cost.
BGS 9.5
A BGS 9.5 at $1,262.50 goes in at BGS’s Express tier for $79.95. After a $167.68 eBay fee and $5.00 estimated shipping it leaves $1,089.82. Against $356.06 for the raw copy and the fee, that is a profit of $733.76 (206.1% of cost). Break-even is a BGS 9.5 sale of $416.67.
CGC 10
A CGC 10 at $1,375.00 goes in at CGC’s Standard tier for $55.00. After a $182.59 eBay fee and $5.00 estimated shipping it leaves $1,187.41. Against $331.11 for the raw copy and the fee, that is a profit of $856.30 (258.6% of cost). Break-even is a CGC 10 sale of $387.91.
SGC 10
A SGC 10 at $397.43 goes in at SGC’s Standard tier for $50.00. After a $53.06 eBay fee and $5.00 estimated shipping it leaves $339.37. Against $326.11 for the raw copy and the fee, that is a profit of $13.26 (4.1% of cost). Break-even is a SGC 10 sale of $382.14.
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.
Which Grader Pays Most for This Card?
On these prices a PSA 10 pays most: a profit of $2,449.12, against CGC 10 profit $856.30, BGS 9.5 profit $733.76 and SGC 10 profit $13.26.
How the Graders Differ
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PSA: open tiers start at $59.99 for cards valued up to $1,000, with its Value tiers paused.
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BGS: Express is the only open tier, $79.95 a card, and it includes subgrades.
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CGC: single-card tiers start at $20.00 for cards valued up to $1,000.
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SGC: tiers start at $50.00 for cards valued up to $1,500.
Where to Source This Card
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which grader pays most for Magikarp #203?
On these prices a PSA 10: a profit of $2,449.12 after the fee, eBay and shipping.
What is a PSA 10 Magikarp #203 worth?
A PSA 10 is priced at $3,550.00.
What is a raw Magikarp #203 worth?
A raw copy is priced at $276.11.
What does each grader charge for Magikarp #203?
PSA Super Express is $349.00, BGS Express is $79.95 and CGC Standard is $55.00, the cheapest open tier at this value.
How long does grading Magikarp #203 take?
PSA Super Express posts 10-15 business days, BGS Express posts 15 business days and CGC Standard posts 10 working days.
More on Pokemon Cards and card grading across the site. Related: Magikarp #203 Paldea Evolved: Should You Grade It? PSA 10 ROI 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.
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