Is Iron Knight of Revolution EP18-JP054 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Iron Knight of Revolution EP18-JP054 sells for $89.75 against $8.50 raw: a $81.25 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($42.25) 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)
- $8.50
- PSA 10
- $89.75
- PSA 9
- $42.25
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $89.75 | +$56.25 | +$31.25 | −$68.75 |
| PSA 9 | $42.25 | +$8.75 | −$16.25 | −$116 |
| PSA 8 | $23.96 | −$9.54 | −$34.54 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $8.50 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% | $54.13 | −$4.38 |
| 50% | $66.00 | +$7.50 |
| 75% | $77.88 | +$19.38 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 34%. 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 | $117 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $89.75 | −$27.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $54.00 | −$63.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $54.00 | −$63.00 | 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 | $89.75 | $54.00 | $117 | $54.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $46.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $42.25 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $23.96 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $12.58 |
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Grading Iron Knight of Revolution EP18-JP054 — FAQ
Is Iron Knight of Revolution EP18-JP054 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Iron Knight of Revolution EP18-JP054 sells for $89.75 against $8.50 raw: a $81.25 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($42.25) 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 Iron Knight of Revolution EP18-JP054 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Iron Knight of Revolution EP18-JP054 (YuGiOh Japanese Extra Pack 2018) sells for about $89.75 versus $8.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Iron Knight of Revolution EP18-JP054?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $117, ahead of PSA 10 at $89.75. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Iron Knight of Revolution EP18-JP054 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 Iron Knight of Revolution EP18-JP054 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Iron Knight of Revolution EP18-JP054 breaks even when it gems about 34% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $42.25).
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