Is Battle Cage worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Battle Cage brings $28.97 versus $0.98 raw — a $27.99 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.24) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.98
- PSA 10
- $28.97
- PSA 9
- $17.24
- Gem premium
- 30×
- 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 10 | $28.97 | +$2.99 | −$22.01 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $17.24 | −$8.74 | −$33.74 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $7.50 | −$18.48 | −$43.48 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $0.98 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% | $20.17 | −$30.81 |
| 50% | $23.10 | −$27.88 |
| 75% | $26.04 | −$24.94 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $28.97 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $13.36 | −$15.61 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $28.97 | $13.36 |
| 9 | $17.24 | $9.50 |
| 8 | $7.50 | — |
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Grading Battle Cage — FAQ
Is Battle Cage worth grading?
A PSA 10 Battle Cage brings $28.97 versus $0.98 raw — a $27.99 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.24) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Battle Cage worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Battle Cage (Phantasmal Flames 116/094) sells for about $28.97 versus $0.98 for a raw near-mint copy — a 30× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Battle Cage?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $28.97, ahead of CGC 10 at $13.36. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Battle Cage need for a PSA 10?
PSA 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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