Is Curse of Dragon PG-05 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Curse of Dragon PG-05 sells for $80.20 against $8.86 raw: a $71.34 spread, 9.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.33) 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)
- $8.86
- PSA 10
- $80.20
- PSA 9
- $44.33
- Gem premium
- 9.1×
- 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 | $80.20 | +$46.34 | +$21.34 | −$78.66 |
| PSA 9 | $44.33 | +$10.47 | −$14.53 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $24.89 | −$8.97 | −$33.97 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $8.86 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% | $53.30 | −$5.56 |
| 50% | $62.27 | +$3.41 |
| 75% | $71.23 | +$12.37 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 41%. 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 | $104 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $80.20 | −$23.80 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $48.00 | −$56.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $48.00 | −$56.00 | 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 | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $80.20 | $48.00 | $104 | $48.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $49.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $44.33 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $24.89 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $13.20 |
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Grading Curse of Dragon PG-05 — FAQ
Is Curse of Dragon PG-05 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Curse of Dragon PG-05 sells for $80.20 against $8.86 raw: a $71.34 spread, 9.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.33) 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 Curse of Dragon PG-05 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Curse of Dragon PG-05 (YuGiOh Japanese Phantom God) sells for about $80.20 versus $8.86 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.1× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Curse of Dragon PG-05?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $104, ahead of PSA 10 at $80.20. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Curse of Dragon PG-05 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 Curse of Dragon PG-05 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Curse of Dragon PG-05 breaks even when it gems about 41% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $44.33).
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