Is Assault Blackwing - Kusanagi the Gathering Storm MAMO-EN026 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Assault Blackwing - Kusanagi the Gathering Storm MAMO-EN026 brings $31.77 versus $1.00 raw — a $30.77 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($6.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.00
- PSA 10
- $31.77
- PSA 9
- $6.00
- Gem premium
- 32×
- 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 | $31.77 | +$5.77 | −$19.23 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $6.00 | −$20.00 | −$45.00 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $5.56 | −$20.44 | −$45.44 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $1.00 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% | $12.44 | −$38.56 |
| 50% | $18.88 | −$32.12 |
| 75% | $25.33 | −$25.67 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $41.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $31.77 | −$9.23 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $19.00 | −$22.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $19.00 | −$22.00 | 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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Is Assault Blackwing - Kusanagi the Gathering Storm MAMO-EN026 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Assault Blackwing - Kusanagi the Gathering Storm MAMO-EN026 brings $31.77 versus $1.00 raw — a $30.77 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($6.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Assault Blackwing - Kusanagi the Gathering Storm MAMO-EN026 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Assault Blackwing - Kusanagi the Gathering Storm MAMO-EN026 (YuGiOh Magnificent Monsters) sells for about $31.77 versus $1.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 32× premium as of Sep 20, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Assault Blackwing - Kusanagi the Gathering Storm MAMO-EN026?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $41.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $31.77. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Assault Blackwing - Kusanagi the Gathering Storm MAMO-EN026 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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