Is Metamorphosis DR1-EN038 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 40× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Metamorphosis DR1-EN038 sells for $236 against $5.88 raw: a $230 spread, 40× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.54) 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)
- $5.88
- PSA 10
- $236
- PSA 9
- $26.54
- Gem premium
- 40×
- 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 | $236 | +$205 | +$180 | +$80.31 |
| PSA 9 | $26.54 | −$4.34 | −$29.34 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $16.91 | −$13.97 | −$38.97 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $5.88 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% | $78.95 | +$23.07 |
| 50% | $131 | +$75.49 |
| 75% | $184 | +$128 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. 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 | $307 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $236 | −$70.81 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $142 | −$165 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $142 | −$165 | 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 | $236 | $142 | $307 | $142 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $29.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $26.54 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $16.91 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $7.90 |
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Grading Metamorphosis DR1-EN038 — FAQ
Is Metamorphosis DR1-EN038 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Metamorphosis DR1-EN038 sells for $236 against $5.88 raw: a $230 spread, 40× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.54) 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 DR1-EN038 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Metamorphosis DR1-EN038 (YuGiOh Dark Revelation Volume 1) sells for about $236 versus $5.88 for a raw near-mint copy — a 40× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Metamorphosis DR1-EN038?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $307, ahead of PSA 10 at $236. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Metamorphosis DR1-EN038 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 DR1-EN038 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Metamorphosis DR1-EN038 breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $26.54).
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