Is Gate Guardian MRD-000 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Gate Guardian MRD-000 sells for $306 against $27.22 raw: a $279 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($132) 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)
- $27.22
- PSA 10
- $306
- PSA 9
- $132
- 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 | $306 | +$254 | +$229 | +$129 |
| PSA 9 | $132 | +$79.37 | +$54.37 | −$45.63 |
| PSA 8 | $78.65 | +$26.43 | +$1.43 | −$98.57 |
Net = sale price − $27.22 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% | $175 | +$98.00 |
| 50% | $219 | +$142 |
| 75% | $262 | +$185 |
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 | $398 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $306 | −$91.87 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $184 | −$214 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $85.00 | −$313 | 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 | $306 | $85.00 | $398 | $184 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $300 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $132 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $78.65 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $42.80 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Gate Guardian MRD-000 — FAQ
Is Gate Guardian MRD-000 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gate Guardian MRD-000 sells for $306 against $27.22 raw: a $279 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($132) 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 Gate Guardian MRD-000 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gate Guardian MRD-000 (YuGiOh Metal Raiders) sells for about $306 versus $27.22 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gate Guardian MRD-000?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $398, ahead of PSA 10 at $306. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gate Guardian MRD-000 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.
Is your Yu-Gi-Oh! card centered well enough to grade?
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