Is Protector of the Throne MRD-087 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 110× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Protector of the Throne MRD-087 sells for $55.23 against $0.50 raw: a $54.73 spread, 110× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($7.00) 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)
- $0.50
- PSA 10
- $55.23
- PSA 9
- $7.00
- Gem premium
- 110×
- 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 | $55.23 | +$29.73 | +$4.73 | −$95.27 |
| PSA 9 | $7.00 | −$18.50 | −$43.50 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $6.12 | −$19.38 | −$44.38 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $0.50 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% | $19.06 | −$31.44 |
| 50% | $31.11 | −$19.39 |
| 75% | $43.17 | −$7.33 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 90%. 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 | $72.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $55.23 | −$16.77 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $33.00 | −$39.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $33.00 | −$39.00 | 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 Protector of the Throne MRD-087 — FAQ
Is Protector of the Throne MRD-087 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Protector of the Throne MRD-087 sells for $55.23 against $0.50 raw: a $54.73 spread, 110× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($7.00) 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 Protector of the Throne MRD-087 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Protector of the Throne MRD-087 (YuGiOh Metal Raiders) sells for about $55.23 versus $0.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 110× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Protector of the Throne MRD-087?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $72.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $55.23. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Protector of the Throne MRD-087 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 Protector of the Throne MRD-087 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Protector of the Throne MRD-087 breaks even when it gems about 90% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $7.00).
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