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Is Topologic Blaster Dragon [Starlight Rare] BPRO-EN046 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Topologic Blaster Dragon [Starlight Rare] BPRO-EN046 sells for $86.93 against $8.18 raw: a $78.75 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($42.29) 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)
- $8.18
- PSA 10
- $86.93
- PSA 9
- $42.29
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $86.93 | +$53.75 | +$28.75 | −$71.25 |
| PSA 9 | $42.29 | +$9.11 | −$15.89 | −$116 |
| PSA 8 | $23.98 | −$9.20 | −$34.20 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $8.18 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% | $53.45 | −$4.73 |
| 50% | $64.61 | +$6.43 |
| 75% | $75.77 | +$17.59 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 36%. 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 | $113 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $86.93 | −$26.07 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $52.00 | −$61.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $52.00 | −$61.00 | 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 | $86.93 | $52.00 | $113 | $52.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $47.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $42.29 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $23.98 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $12.59 |
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Grading Topologic Blaster Dragon [Starlight Rare] BPRO-EN046 — FAQ
Is Topologic Blaster Dragon [Starlight Rare] BPRO-EN046 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Topologic Blaster Dragon [Starlight Rare] BPRO-EN046 sells for $86.93 against $8.18 raw: a $78.75 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($42.29) 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 Topologic Blaster Dragon [Starlight Rare] BPRO-EN046 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Topologic Blaster Dragon [Starlight Rare] BPRO-EN046 (YuGiOh Burst Protocol) sells for about $86.93 versus $8.18 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Topologic Blaster Dragon [Starlight Rare] BPRO-EN046?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $113, ahead of PSA 10 at $86.93. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Topologic Blaster Dragon [Starlight Rare] BPRO-EN046 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 Topologic Blaster Dragon [Starlight Rare] BPRO-EN046 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Topologic Blaster Dragon [Starlight Rare] BPRO-EN046 breaks even when it gems about 36% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $42.29).
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