Is Thunder of Ruler MFC-042 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 77× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Thunder of Ruler MFC-042 sells for $74.49 against $0.97 raw: a $73.52 spread, 77× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($8.00) 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)
- $0.97
- PSA 10
- $74.49
- PSA 9
- $8.00
- Gem premium
- 77×
- 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 | $74.49 | +$48.52 | +$23.52 | −$76.48 |
| PSA 9 | $8.00 | −$17.97 | −$42.97 | −$143 |
| PSA 8 | $7.21 | −$18.76 | −$43.76 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $0.97 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% | $24.62 | −$26.35 |
| 50% | $41.24 | −$9.73 |
| 75% | $57.87 | +$6.90 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 65%. 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 | $97.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $74.49 | −$22.51 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $45.00 | −$52.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $45.00 | −$52.00 | 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 Thunder of Ruler MFC-042 — FAQ
Is Thunder of Ruler MFC-042 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Thunder of Ruler MFC-042 sells for $74.49 against $0.97 raw: a $73.52 spread, 77× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($8.00) 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 Thunder of Ruler MFC-042 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Thunder of Ruler MFC-042 (YuGiOh Magician's Force) sells for about $74.49 versus $0.97 for a raw near-mint copy — a 77× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Thunder of Ruler MFC-042?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $97.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $74.49. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Thunder of Ruler MFC-042 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 Thunder of Ruler MFC-042 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Thunder of Ruler MFC-042 breaks even when it gems about 65% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $8.00).
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