Is Illusion Gate MZMU-EN023 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Illusion Gate MZMU-EN023 sells for $277 against $34.91 raw: a $242 spread, 7.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($182) 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)
- $34.91
- PSA 10
- $277
- PSA 9
- $182
- Gem premium
- 7.9×
- 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 | $277 | +$217 | +$192 | +$91.65 |
| PSA 9 | $182 | +$122 | +$97.44 | −$2.56 |
| PSA 8 | $86.82 | +$26.91 | +$1.91 | −$98.09 |
Net = sale price − $34.91 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% | $206 | +$121 |
| 50% | $229 | +$145 |
| 75% | $253 | +$168 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $360 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $277 | −$83.44 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $166 | −$194 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $166 | −$194 | 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 | $277 | $166 | $360 | $166 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $201 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $182 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $86.82 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $54.30 |
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Grading Illusion Gate MZMU-EN023 — FAQ
Is Illusion Gate MZMU-EN023 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Illusion Gate MZMU-EN023 sells for $277 against $34.91 raw: a $242 spread, 7.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($182) 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 Illusion Gate MZMU-EN023 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Illusion Gate MZMU-EN023 (YuGiOh Maze of Muertos) sells for about $277 versus $34.91 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.9× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Illusion Gate MZMU-EN023?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $360, ahead of PSA 10 at $277. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Illusion Gate MZMU-EN023 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.
Is your Yu-Gi-Oh! card centered well enough to grade?
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