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Is Mitsurugi Prayers [Starlight Rare] L26D-ENM14 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mitsurugi Prayers [Starlight Rare] L26D-ENM14 sells for $692 against $101 raw: a $591 spread, 6.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($494) 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)
- $101
- PSA 10
- $692
- PSA 9
- $494
- Gem premium
- 6.9×
- 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 | $692 | +$566 | +$541 | +$441 |
| PSA 9 | $494 | +$368 | +$343 | +$243 |
| PSA 8 | $227 | +$101 | +$75.61 | −$24.39 |
Net = sale price − $101 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% | $544 | +$393 |
| 50% | $593 | +$442 |
| 75% | $643 | +$492 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $900 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $692 | −$208 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $415 | −$485 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $415 | −$485 | 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 Mitsurugi Prayers [Starlight Rare] L26D-ENM14 — FAQ
Is Mitsurugi Prayers [Starlight Rare] L26D-ENM14 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mitsurugi Prayers [Starlight Rare] L26D-ENM14 sells for $692 against $101 raw: a $591 spread, 6.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($494) 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 Mitsurugi Prayers [Starlight Rare] L26D-ENM14 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mitsurugi Prayers [Starlight Rare] L26D-ENM14 (YuGiOh Legendary Modern Decks 2026) sells for about $692 versus $101 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.9× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mitsurugi Prayers [Starlight Rare] L26D-ENM14?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $900, ahead of PSA 10 at $692. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mitsurugi Prayers [Starlight Rare] L26D-ENM14 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.
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