Is Bot Herder MP25-EN149 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 13× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Bot Herder MP25-EN149 sells for $60.18 against $4.58 raw: a $55.60 spread, 13× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.81) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.58
- PSA 10
- $60.18
- PSA 9
- $23.81
- Gem premium
- 13×
- As of
- Sep 27, 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 | $60.18 | +$30.60 | +$5.60 | −$94.40 |
| PSA 9 | $23.81 | −$5.77 | −$30.77 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $15.68 | −$13.90 | −$38.90 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $4.58 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% | $32.90 | −$21.68 |
| 50% | $41.99 | −$12.59 |
| 75% | $51.09 | −$3.49 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 85%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $78.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $60.18 | −$17.82 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $36.00 | −$42.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $36.00 | −$42.00 | 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.
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Grading Bot Herder MP25-EN149 — FAQ
Is Bot Herder MP25-EN149 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bot Herder MP25-EN149 sells for $60.18 against $4.58 raw: a $55.60 spread, 13× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.81) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Bot Herder MP25-EN149 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bot Herder MP25-EN149 (YuGiOh 2025 Mega Pack Tin) sells for about $60.18 versus $4.58 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bot Herder MP25-EN149?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $78.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $60.18. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bot Herder MP25-EN149 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.
What gem rate makes grading Bot Herder MP25-EN149 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Bot Herder MP25-EN149 breaks even when it gems about 85% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $23.81).
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