Is Elemental HERO Poison Rose PP10-JP003 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Elemental HERO Poison Rose PP10-JP003 sells for $282 against $7.99 raw: a $274 spread, 35× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.71) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.99
- PSA 10
- $282
- PSA 9
- $39.71
- Gem premium
- 35×
- 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 | $282 | +$249 | +$224 | +$124 |
| PSA 9 | $39.71 | +$6.72 | −$18.28 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $22.82 | −$10.17 | −$35.17 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $7.99 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% | $100 | +$42.29 |
| 50% | $161 | +$103 |
| 75% | $221 | +$163 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 8%. 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 | $367 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $282 | −$85.03 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $169 | −$198 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $169 | −$198 | 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 | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $282 | $169 | $367 | $169 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $44.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $39.71 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $22.82 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $11.83 |
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Grading Elemental HERO Poison Rose PP10-JP003 — FAQ
Is Elemental HERO Poison Rose PP10-JP003 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Elemental HERO Poison Rose PP10-JP003 sells for $282 against $7.99 raw: a $274 spread, 35× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.71) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Elemental HERO Poison Rose PP10-JP003 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Elemental HERO Poison Rose PP10-JP003 (YuGiOh Japanese Premium Pack 10) sells for about $282 versus $7.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 35× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Elemental HERO Poison Rose PP10-JP003?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $367, ahead of PSA 10 at $282. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Elemental HERO Poison Rose PP10-JP003 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 Elemental HERO Poison Rose PP10-JP003 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Elemental HERO Poison Rose PP10-JP003 breaks even when it gems about 8% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.71).
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