Is Phara the Primordial Goddess CORI-EN022 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Phara the Primordial Goddess CORI-EN022 sells for $77.99 against $7.46 raw: a $70.53 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.04) 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)
- $7.46
- PSA 10
- $77.99
- PSA 9
- $35.04
- Gem premium
- 10×
- As of
- Nov 8, 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 | $77.99 | +$45.53 | +$20.53 | −$79.47 |
| PSA 9 | $35.04 | +$2.58 | −$22.42 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $20.72 | −$11.74 | −$36.74 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $7.46 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% | $45.78 | −$11.68 |
| 50% | $56.52 | −$0.95 |
| 75% | $67.25 | +$9.79 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 52%. 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 | $101 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $77.99 | −$23.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $47.00 | −$54.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $31.00 | −$70.00 | 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 Phara the Primordial Goddess CORI-EN022 — FAQ
Is Phara the Primordial Goddess CORI-EN022 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Phara the Primordial Goddess CORI-EN022 sells for $77.99 against $7.46 raw: a $70.53 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.04) 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 Phara the Primordial Goddess CORI-EN022 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Phara the Primordial Goddess CORI-EN022 (YuGiOh Chaos Origins) sells for about $77.99 versus $7.46 for a raw near-mint copy — a 10× premium as of Nov 8, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Phara the Primordial Goddess CORI-EN022?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $101, ahead of PSA 10 at $77.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Phara the Primordial Goddess CORI-EN022 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 Phara the Primordial Goddess CORI-EN022 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Phara the Primordial Goddess CORI-EN022 breaks even when it gems about 52% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $35.04).
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