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Is Albion the Shrouded Dragon [Starlight Rare] RA05-EN019 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Albion the Shrouded Dragon [Starlight Rare] RA05-EN019 sells for $98.81 against $10.00 raw: a $88.81 spread, 9.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.89) 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)
- $10.00
- PSA 10
- $98.81
- PSA 9
- $50.89
- Gem premium
- 9.9×
- 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 | $98.81 | +$63.81 | +$38.81 | −$61.19 |
| PSA 9 | $50.89 | +$15.89 | −$9.11 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $27.84 | −$7.16 | −$32.16 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $10.00 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% | $62.87 | +$2.87 |
| 50% | $74.85 | +$14.85 |
| 75% | $86.83 | +$26.83 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 19%. 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 | $128 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $98.81 | −$29.19 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $59.00 | −$69.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $59.00 | −$69.00 | 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 Albion the Shrouded Dragon [Starlight Rare] RA05-EN019 — FAQ
Is Albion the Shrouded Dragon [Starlight Rare] RA05-EN019 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Albion the Shrouded Dragon [Starlight Rare] RA05-EN019 sells for $98.81 against $10.00 raw: a $88.81 spread, 9.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.89) 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 Albion the Shrouded Dragon [Starlight Rare] RA05-EN019 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Albion the Shrouded Dragon [Starlight Rare] RA05-EN019 (YuGiOh Rarity Collection 5) sells for about $98.81 versus $10.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.9× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Albion the Shrouded Dragon [Starlight Rare] RA05-EN019?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $128, ahead of PSA 10 at $98.81. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Albion the Shrouded Dragon [Starlight Rare] RA05-EN019 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 Albion the Shrouded Dragon [Starlight Rare] RA05-EN019 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Albion the Shrouded Dragon [Starlight Rare] RA05-EN019 breaks even when it gems about 19% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $50.89).
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