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Is Metamorphosis [1st Edition] PGD-090 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 52× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Metamorphosis [1st Edition] PGD-090 sells for $318 against $6.06 raw: a $312 spread, 52× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($30.86) 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)
- $6.06
- PSA 10
- $318
- PSA 9
- $30.86
- Gem premium
- 52×
- 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 | $318 | +$287 | +$262 | +$162 |
| PSA 9 | $30.86 | −$0.20 | −$25.20 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $18.85 | −$12.21 | −$37.21 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $6.06 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% | $103 | +$46.57 |
| 50% | $174 | +$118 |
| 75% | $246 | +$190 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 9%. 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 | $413 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $318 | −$95.06 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $191 | −$222 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $127 | −$286 | 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 Metamorphosis [1st Edition] PGD-090 — FAQ
Is Metamorphosis [1st Edition] PGD-090 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Metamorphosis [1st Edition] PGD-090 sells for $318 against $6.06 raw: a $312 spread, 52× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($30.86) 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 Metamorphosis [1st Edition] PGD-090 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Metamorphosis [1st Edition] PGD-090 (YuGiOh Pharaonic Guardian) sells for about $318 versus $6.06 for a raw near-mint copy — a 52× premium as of Nov 8, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Metamorphosis [1st Edition] PGD-090?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $413, ahead of PSA 10 at $318. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Metamorphosis [1st Edition] 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.
What gem rate makes grading Metamorphosis [1st Edition] PGD-090 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Metamorphosis [1st Edition] PGD-090 breaks even when it gems about 9% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.86).
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