Is Shade the Obscure BLZD-EN083 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Shade the Obscure BLZD-EN083 sells for $78.69 against $6.98 raw: a $71.71 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.09) 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)
- $6.98
- PSA 10
- $78.69
- PSA 9
- $35.09
- 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 | $78.69 | +$46.71 | +$21.71 | −$78.29 |
| PSA 9 | $35.09 | +$3.11 | −$21.89 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $20.74 | −$11.24 | −$36.24 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $6.98 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% | $45.99 | −$10.99 |
| 50% | $56.89 | −$0.09 |
| 75% | $67.79 | +$10.81 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 50%. 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 | $102 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $78.69 | −$23.31 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $47.00 | −$55.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $47.00 | −$55.00 | 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 | $78.69 | $47.00 | $102 | $47.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $39.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $35.09 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $20.74 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $10.45 |
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Grading Shade the Obscure BLZD-EN083 — FAQ
Is Shade the Obscure BLZD-EN083 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shade the Obscure BLZD-EN083 sells for $78.69 against $6.98 raw: a $71.71 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.09) 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 Shade the Obscure BLZD-EN083 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shade the Obscure BLZD-EN083 (YuGiOh Blazing Dominion) sells for about $78.69 versus $6.98 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shade the Obscure BLZD-EN083?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $102, ahead of PSA 10 at $78.69. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shade the Obscure BLZD-EN083 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 Shade the Obscure BLZD-EN083 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Shade the Obscure BLZD-EN083 breaks even when it gems about 50% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $35.09).
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