Is Archfiend's Roar DCR-099 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 200× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Archfiend's Roar DCR-099 sells for $41.98 against $0.21 raw: a $41.77 spread, 200× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($6.00) 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)
- $0.21
- PSA 10
- $41.98
- PSA 9
- $6.00
- Gem premium
- 200×
- 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 | $41.98 | +$16.77 | −$8.23 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $6.00 | −$19.21 | −$44.21 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $5.60 | −$19.61 | −$44.61 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $0.21 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% | $14.99 | −$35.22 |
| 50% | $23.99 | −$26.22 |
| 75% | $32.98 | −$17.23 |
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 | $55.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $41.98 | −$13.02 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.00 | −$30.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $25.00 | −$30.00 | 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 Archfiend's Roar DCR-099 — FAQ
Is Archfiend's Roar DCR-099 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Archfiend's Roar DCR-099 sells for $41.98 against $0.21 raw: a $41.77 spread, 200× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($6.00) 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 Archfiend's Roar DCR-099 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Archfiend's Roar DCR-099 (YuGiOh Dark Crisis) sells for about $41.98 versus $0.21 for a raw near-mint copy — a 200× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Archfiend's Roar DCR-099?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $55.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $41.98. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Archfiend's Roar DCR-099 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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