Is Black Luster Soldier - Legendary Swordsman HC01-JP004 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 22× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Black Luster Soldier - Legendary Swordsman HC01-JP004 sells for $76.87 against $3.43 raw: a $73.44 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.43
- PSA 10
- $76.87
- Gem premium
- 22×
- As of
- Aug 9, 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 | $76.87 | +$48.44 | +$23.44 | −$76.56 |
Net = sale price − $3.43 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $100 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $76.87 | −$23.13 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $46.00 | −$54.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $46.00 | −$54.00 | 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 | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $76.87 | $46.00 | $100 | $46.00 |
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Grading Black Luster Soldier - Legendary Swordsman HC01-JP004 — FAQ
Is Black Luster Soldier - Legendary Swordsman HC01-JP004 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Black Luster Soldier - Legendary Swordsman HC01-JP004 sells for $76.87 against $3.43 raw: a $73.44 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Black Luster Soldier - Legendary Swordsman HC01-JP004 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Black Luster Soldier - Legendary Swordsman HC01-JP004 (YuGiOh Japanese History Archive Collection) sells for about $76.87 versus $3.43 for a raw near-mint copy — a 22× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Black Luster Soldier - Legendary Swordsman HC01-JP004?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $100, ahead of PSA 10 at $76.87. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Black Luster Soldier - Legendary Swordsman HC01-JP004 need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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.
Is your Yu-Gi-Oh! card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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