Is Exodia the Forbidden One MB01-JP004 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Exodia the Forbidden One MB01-JP004 sells for $137 against $22.55 raw: a $114 spread, 6.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.74) 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)
- $22.55
- PSA 10
- $137
- PSA 9
- $50.74
- Gem premium
- 6.1×
- As of
- Sep 27, 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 | $137 | +$89.32 | +$64.32 | −$35.68 |
| PSA 9 | $50.74 | +$3.19 | −$21.81 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $27.77 | −$19.78 | −$44.78 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $22.55 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% | $72.27 | −$0.28 |
| 50% | $93.81 | +$21.26 |
| 75% | $115 | +$42.79 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 25%. 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 | $178 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $137 | −$41.13 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $82.00 | −$96.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $82.00 | −$96.00 | 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.
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Grading Exodia the Forbidden One MB01-JP004 — FAQ
Is Exodia the Forbidden One MB01-JP004 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Exodia the Forbidden One MB01-JP004 sells for $137 against $22.55 raw: a $114 spread, 6.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.74) 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 Exodia the Forbidden One MB01-JP004 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Exodia the Forbidden One MB01-JP004 (YuGiOh Japanese Millennium Box Gold Edition) sells for about $137 versus $22.55 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.1× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Exodia the Forbidden One MB01-JP004?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $178, ahead of PSA 10 at $137. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Exodia the Forbidden One MB01-JP004 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 Exodia the Forbidden One MB01-JP004 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Exodia the Forbidden One MB01-JP004 breaks even when it gems about 25% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $50.74).
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