Is Metamorphosis PGD-090 worth grading?
Yu-Gi-Oh! · YuGiOh Pharaonic Guardian · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Metamorphosis PGD-090 sells for $41.75 against $5.78 raw: a $35.97 spread, 7.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.00) 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)
- $5.78
- PSA 10
- $41.75
- PSA 9
- $37.00
- Gem premium
- 7.2×
- As of
- Nov 8, 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 | $41.75 | +$10.97 | −$14.03 | −$114 |
| PSA 9 | $37.00 | +$6.22 | −$18.78 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $18.22 | −$12.56 | −$37.56 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $5.78 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% | $38.19 | −$17.59 |
| 50% | $39.38 | −$16.41 |
| 75% | $40.56 | −$15.22 |
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 | $54.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $41.75 | −$12.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $25.00 | −$29.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $17.00 | −$37.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →Swipe the table for the other grading companies →
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other YuGiOh Pharaonic Guardian cards worth checking
Full set checklist →![Necrovalley [1st Edition] PGD-084 YuGiOh Pharaonic Guardian card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/2q4AAeSwXMpqK1NN/s-l500.jpg)
![Nightmare Wheel [1st Edition] PGD-106 YuGiOh Pharaonic Guardian card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/RAMAAeSwqWhqPJdJ/s-l500.jpg)
![Ring of Destruction [1st Edition] PGD-000 YuGiOh Pharaonic Guardian card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/1I0AAeSw5XdqK1OM/s-l500.jpg)
![Question [1st Edition] PGD-104 YuGiOh Pharaonic Guardian card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/yjIAAeSwallqK1Q~/s-l500.jpg)
![Raigeki Break [1st Edition] PGD-096 YuGiOh Pharaonic Guardian card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/YOEAAeSw-ABqY5jI/s-l500.jpg)
Grading Metamorphosis PGD-090 — FAQ
Is Metamorphosis PGD-090 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Metamorphosis PGD-090 sells for $41.75 against $5.78 raw: a $35.97 spread, 7.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.00) 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 Metamorphosis PGD-090 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Metamorphosis PGD-090 (YuGiOh Pharaonic Guardian) sells for about $41.75 versus $5.78 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.2× premium as of Nov 8, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Metamorphosis PGD-090?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $54.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $41.75. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Metamorphosis PGD-090 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.
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your Yu-Gi-Oh! card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
