Is Mysterious Shard worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 7 Mysterious Shard brings $40.38 versus $0.65 raw — a $39.73 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.65
- PSA 7
- $40.38
- PSA 9
- $24.00
- Gem premium
- 62×
- 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 7 | $40.38 | +$14.73 | −$10.27 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $24.00 | −$1.65 | −$26.65 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $10.61 | −$15.04 | −$40.04 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $0.65 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% | $28.09 | −$22.55 |
| 50% | $32.19 | −$18.46 |
| 75% | $36.29 | −$14.36 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $27.00 | best | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | — | $27.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $8.01 | $18.00 |
| 9 | $24.00 | $6.00 | — |
| 8 | $10.61 | $12.00 | — |
| 7 | $40.38 | — | — |
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Grading Mysterious Shard — FAQ
Is Mysterious Shard worth grading?
A PSA 7 Mysterious Shard brings $40.38 versus $0.65 raw — a $39.73 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
What centering does Mysterious Shard need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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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