Is Chthonian Soldier EEN-EN010 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 44× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Chthonian Soldier EEN-EN010 sells for $166 against $3.75 raw: a $162 spread, 44× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.64) 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)
- $3.75
- PSA 10
- $166
- PSA 9
- $18.64
- Gem premium
- 44×
- 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 | $166 | +$137 | +$112 | +$11.76 |
| PSA 9 | $18.64 | −$10.11 | −$35.11 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $13.36 | −$15.39 | −$40.39 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $3.75 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% | $55.36 | +$1.61 |
| 50% | $92.07 | +$38.32 |
| 75% | $129 | +$75.04 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 24%. 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 | $215 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $166 | −$49.49 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $99.00 | −$116 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $99.00 | −$116 | 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 | $166 | $99.00 | $215 | $99.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $21.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $18.64 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $13.36 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $5.55 |
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Grading Chthonian Soldier EEN-EN010 — FAQ
Is Chthonian Soldier EEN-EN010 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Chthonian Soldier EEN-EN010 sells for $166 against $3.75 raw: a $162 spread, 44× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.64) 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 Chthonian Soldier EEN-EN010 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Chthonian Soldier EEN-EN010 (YuGiOh Elemental Energy) sells for about $166 versus $3.75 for a raw near-mint copy — a 44× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Chthonian Soldier EEN-EN010?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $215, ahead of PSA 10 at $166. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Chthonian Soldier EEN-EN010 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 Chthonian Soldier EEN-EN010 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Chthonian Soldier EEN-EN010 breaks even when it gems about 24% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $18.64).
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