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Is A Bao A Qu, the Lightless Shadow [Prismatic Secret Rare] LOCH-JP036 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 A Bao A Qu, the Lightless Shadow [Prismatic Secret Rare] LOCH-JP036 sells for $131 against $16.82 raw: a $114 spread, 7.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($74.50) 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)
- $16.82
- PSA 10
- $131
- PSA 9
- $74.50
- Gem premium
- 7.8×
- 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 | $131 | +$89.24 | +$64.24 | −$35.76 |
| PSA 9 | $74.50 | +$32.68 | +$7.68 | −$92.32 |
| PSA 8 | $38.43 | −$3.39 | −$28.39 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $16.82 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% | $88.64 | +$21.82 |
| 50% | $103 | +$35.96 |
| 75% | $117 | +$50.10 |
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 | $170 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $131 | −$38.94 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $79.00 | −$91.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $79.00 | −$91.00 | 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 | $131 | $79.00 | $170 | $79.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $82.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $74.50 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $38.43 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $22.19 |
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Grading A Bao A Qu, the Lightless Shadow [Prismatic Secret Rare] LOCH-JP036 — FAQ
Is A Bao A Qu, the Lightless Shadow [Prismatic Secret Rare] LOCH-JP036 worth grading?
A PSA 10 A Bao A Qu, the Lightless Shadow [Prismatic Secret Rare] LOCH-JP036 sells for $131 against $16.82 raw: a $114 spread, 7.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($74.50) 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 A Bao A Qu, the Lightless Shadow [Prismatic Secret Rare] LOCH-JP036 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 A Bao A Qu, the Lightless Shadow [Prismatic Secret Rare] LOCH-JP036 (YuGiOh Japanese Limit Over Collection: Heroes) sells for about $131 versus $16.82 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.8× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for A Bao A Qu, the Lightless Shadow [Prismatic Secret Rare] LOCH-JP036?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $170, ahead of PSA 10 at $131. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does A Bao A Qu, the Lightless Shadow [Prismatic Secret Rare] LOCH-JP036 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.
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