Is Pumpking the King of Grave Ghosts MZMU-EN001 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Pumpking the King of Grave Ghosts MZMU-EN001 sells for $105 against $12.36 raw: a $92.33 spread, 8.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($55.27) 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)
- $12.36
- PSA 10
- $105
- PSA 9
- $55.27
- Gem premium
- 8.5×
- 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 | $105 | +$67.33 | +$42.33 | −$57.67 |
| PSA 9 | $55.27 | +$17.91 | −$7.09 | −$107 |
| PSA 8 | $29.80 | −$7.56 | −$32.56 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $12.36 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% | $67.63 | +$5.27 |
| 50% | $79.98 | +$17.62 |
| 75% | $92.33 | +$29.97 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. 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 | $136 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $105 | −$31.31 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $63.00 | −$73.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $63.00 | −$73.00 | 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 | $105 | $63.00 | $136 | $63.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $61.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $55.27 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $29.80 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $16.46 |
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Grading Pumpking the King of Grave Ghosts MZMU-EN001 — FAQ
Is Pumpking the King of Grave Ghosts MZMU-EN001 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pumpking the King of Grave Ghosts MZMU-EN001 sells for $105 against $12.36 raw: a $92.33 spread, 8.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($55.27) 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 Pumpking the King of Grave Ghosts MZMU-EN001 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pumpking the King of Grave Ghosts MZMU-EN001 (YuGiOh Maze of Muertos) sells for about $105 versus $12.36 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.5× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pumpking the King of Grave Ghosts MZMU-EN001?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $136, ahead of PSA 10 at $105. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pumpking the King of Grave Ghosts MZMU-EN001 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 Pumpking the King of Grave Ghosts MZMU-EN001 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Pumpking the King of Grave Ghosts MZMU-EN001 breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $55.27).
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