Is Exodia the Forbidden One DB1-EN139 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Exodia the Forbidden One DB1-EN139 sells for $233 against $12.58 raw: a $220 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($97.20) 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)
- $12.58
- PSA 10
- $233
- PSA 9
- $97.20
- Gem premium
- 19×
- As of
- Aug 9, 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 | $233 | +$195 | +$170 | +$70.35 |
| PSA 9 | $97.20 | +$59.62 | +$34.62 | −$65.38 |
| PSA 8 | $78.73 | +$41.15 | +$16.15 | −$83.85 |
Net = sale price − $12.58 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% | $131 | +$68.55 |
| 50% | $165 | +$102 |
| 75% | $199 | +$136 |
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 | $303 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $233 | −$70.07 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $140 | −$163 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $140 | −$163 | 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 →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $233 | $140 | $303 | $140 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $107 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $97.20 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $78.73 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $16.72 |
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Grading Exodia the Forbidden One DB1-EN139 — FAQ
Is Exodia the Forbidden One DB1-EN139 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Exodia the Forbidden One DB1-EN139 sells for $233 against $12.58 raw: a $220 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($97.20) 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 Exodia the Forbidden One DB1-EN139 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Exodia the Forbidden One DB1-EN139 (YuGiOh Dark Beginning 1) sells for about $233 versus $12.58 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Exodia the Forbidden One DB1-EN139?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $303, ahead of PSA 10 at $233. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Exodia the Forbidden One DB1-EN139 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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