Is Sky Striker Ace - Raye L26D-ENS01 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Sky Striker Ace - Raye L26D-ENS01 sells for $81.08 against $7.00 raw: a $74.08 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.52) 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)
- $7.00
- PSA 10
- $81.08
- PSA 9
- $37.52
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $81.08 | +$49.08 | +$24.08 | −$75.92 |
| PSA 9 | $37.52 | +$5.52 | −$19.48 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $21.84 | −$10.16 | −$35.16 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $7.00 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% | $48.41 | −$8.59 |
| 50% | $59.30 | +$2.30 |
| 75% | $70.19 | +$13.19 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 45%. 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 | $105 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $81.08 | −$23.92 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $49.00 | −$56.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $49.00 | −$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 | $81.08 | $49.00 | $105 | $49.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $41.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $37.52 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $21.84 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $11.17 |
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Grading Sky Striker Ace - Raye L26D-ENS01 — FAQ
Is Sky Striker Ace - Raye L26D-ENS01 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sky Striker Ace - Raye L26D-ENS01 sells for $81.08 against $7.00 raw: a $74.08 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.52) 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 Sky Striker Ace - Raye L26D-ENS01 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sky Striker Ace - Raye L26D-ENS01 (YuGiOh Legendary Modern Decks 2026) sells for about $81.08 versus $7.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sky Striker Ace - Raye L26D-ENS01?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $105, ahead of PSA 10 at $81.08. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sky Striker Ace - Raye L26D-ENS01 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 Sky Striker Ace - Raye L26D-ENS01 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Sky Striker Ace - Raye L26D-ENS01 breaks even when it gems about 45% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $37.52).
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