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Is Banisher of the Light [1st Edition] MRL-078 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Banisher of the Light [1st Edition] MRL-078 sells for $175 against $4.83 raw: a $170 spread, 36× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.79) 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)
- $4.83
- PSA 10
- $175
- PSA 9
- $34.79
- Gem premium
- 36×
- 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 | $175 | +$145 | +$120 | +$20.16 |
| PSA 9 | $34.79 | +$4.96 | −$20.04 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $21.04 | −$8.79 | −$33.79 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $4.83 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% | $69.84 | +$15.01 |
| 50% | $105 | +$50.06 |
| 75% | $140 | +$85.11 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. 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 | $227 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $175 | −$52.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $105 | −$122 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $89.99 | −$137 | 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 | $175 | $89.99 | $227 | $105 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $38.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $34.79 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $21.04 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $19.00 |
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Grading Banisher of the Light [1st Edition] MRL-078 — FAQ
Is Banisher of the Light [1st Edition] MRL-078 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Banisher of the Light [1st Edition] MRL-078 sells for $175 against $4.83 raw: a $170 spread, 36× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.79) 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 Banisher of the Light [1st Edition] MRL-078 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Banisher of the Light [1st Edition] MRL-078 (YuGiOh Magic Ruler) sells for about $175 versus $4.83 for a raw near-mint copy — a 36× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Banisher of the Light [1st Edition] MRL-078?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $227, ahead of PSA 10 at $175. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Banisher of the Light [1st Edition] MRL-078 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 Banisher of the Light [1st Edition] MRL-078 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Banisher of the Light [1st Edition] MRL-078 breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $34.79).
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