Is Reaper on the Nightmare DR1-EN026 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Reaper on the Nightmare DR1-EN026 sells for $629 against $15.50 raw: a $613 spread, 41× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($77.04) 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)
- $15.50
- PSA 10
- $629
- PSA 9
- $77.04
- Gem premium
- 41×
- 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 | $629 | +$588 | +$563 | +$463 |
| PSA 9 | $77.04 | +$36.54 | +$11.54 | −$88.46 |
| PSA 8 | $39.57 | −$0.93 | −$25.93 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $15.50 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% | $215 | +$149 |
| 50% | $353 | +$287 |
| 75% | $491 | +$425 |
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 | $817 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $629 | −$188 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $377 | −$440 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $377 | −$440 | 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 | $629 | $377 | $817 | $377 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $85.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $77.04 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $39.57 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $22.94 |
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Grading Reaper on the Nightmare DR1-EN026 — FAQ
Is Reaper on the Nightmare DR1-EN026 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Reaper on the Nightmare DR1-EN026 sells for $629 against $15.50 raw: a $613 spread, 41× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($77.04) 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 Reaper on the Nightmare DR1-EN026 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Reaper on the Nightmare DR1-EN026 (YuGiOh Dark Revelation Volume 1) sells for about $629 versus $15.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 41× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Reaper on the Nightmare DR1-EN026?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $817, ahead of PSA 10 at $629. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Reaper on the Nightmare DR1-EN026 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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