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Is Guardian Sphinx [1st Edition] PGD-025 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Guardian Sphinx [1st Edition] PGD-025 sells for $268 against $9.65 raw: a $259 spread, 28× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($60.05) 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)
- $9.65
- PSA 10
- $268
- PSA 9
- $60.05
- Gem premium
- 28×
- 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 | $268 | +$234 | +$209 | +$109 |
| PSA 9 | $60.05 | +$25.40 | +$0.40 | −$99.60 |
| PSA 8 | $25.39 | −$9.26 | −$34.26 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $9.65 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% | $112 | +$52.47 |
| 50% | $164 | +$105 |
| 75% | $216 | +$157 |
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 | $349 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $268 | −$80.67 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $200 | −$149 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $161 | −$188 | 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 Guardian Sphinx [1st Edition] PGD-025 — FAQ
Is Guardian Sphinx [1st Edition] PGD-025 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Guardian Sphinx [1st Edition] PGD-025 sells for $268 against $9.65 raw: a $259 spread, 28× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($60.05) 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 Guardian Sphinx [1st Edition] PGD-025 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Guardian Sphinx [1st Edition] PGD-025 (YuGiOh Pharaonic Guardian) sells for about $268 versus $9.65 for a raw near-mint copy — a 28× premium as of Nov 8, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Guardian Sphinx [1st Edition] PGD-025?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $349, ahead of PSA 10 at $268. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Guardian Sphinx [1st Edition] PGD-025 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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