Is Malefic Force [Starlight Rare] MAMO-EN024 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 13× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Malefic Force [Starlight Rare] MAMO-EN024 sells for $66.45 against $5.21 raw: a $61.24 spread, 13× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($25.65) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.21
- PSA 10
- $66.45
- PSA 9
- $25.65
- Gem premium
- 13×
- As of
- Sep 20, 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 | $66.45 | +$36.24 | +$11.24 | −$88.76 |
| PSA 9 | $25.65 | −$4.56 | −$29.56 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $16.51 | −$13.70 | −$38.70 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $5.21 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% | $35.85 | −$19.36 |
| 50% | $46.05 | −$9.16 |
| 75% | $56.25 | +$1.04 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 72%. 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 | $86.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $66.45 | −$19.55 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $40.00 | −$46.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $40.00 | −$46.00 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Malefic Force [Starlight Rare] MAMO-EN024 — FAQ
Is Malefic Force [Starlight Rare] MAMO-EN024 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Malefic Force [Starlight Rare] MAMO-EN024 sells for $66.45 against $5.21 raw: a $61.24 spread, 13× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($25.65) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Malefic Force [Starlight Rare] MAMO-EN024 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Malefic Force [Starlight Rare] MAMO-EN024 (YuGiOh Magnificent Monsters) sells for about $66.45 versus $5.21 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Sep 20, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Malefic Force [Starlight Rare] MAMO-EN024?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $86.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $66.45. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Malefic Force [Starlight Rare] MAMO-EN024 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 Malefic Force [Starlight Rare] MAMO-EN024 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Malefic Force [Starlight Rare] MAMO-EN024 breaks even when it gems about 72% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $25.65).
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