Is Gungnir, Dragon of the Ice Barrier HA03-EN030 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 30× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Gungnir, Dragon of the Ice Barrier HA03-EN030 sells for $99.77 against $3.29 raw: a $96.48 spread, 30× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.05) 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)
- $3.29
- PSA 10
- $99.77
- PSA 9
- $17.05
- Gem premium
- 30×
- 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 | $99.77 | +$71.48 | +$46.48 | −$53.52 |
| PSA 9 | $17.05 | −$11.24 | −$36.24 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $12.65 | −$15.64 | −$40.64 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $3.29 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% | $37.73 | −$15.56 |
| 50% | $58.41 | +$5.12 |
| 75% | $79.09 | +$25.80 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 44%. 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 | $130 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $99.77 | −$30.23 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $60.00 | −$70.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $60.00 | −$70.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $99.77 | $60.00 | $130 | $60.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $19.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $17.05 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $12.65 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $8.50 |
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Grading Gungnir, Dragon of the Ice Barrier HA03-EN030 — FAQ
Is Gungnir, Dragon of the Ice Barrier HA03-EN030 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gungnir, Dragon of the Ice Barrier HA03-EN030 sells for $99.77 against $3.29 raw: a $96.48 spread, 30× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.05) 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 Gungnir, Dragon of the Ice Barrier HA03-EN030 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gungnir, Dragon of the Ice Barrier HA03-EN030 (YuGiOh Hidden Arsenal 3) sells for about $99.77 versus $3.29 for a raw near-mint copy — a 30× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gungnir, Dragon of the Ice Barrier HA03-EN030?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $130, ahead of PSA 10 at $99.77. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gungnir, Dragon of the Ice Barrier HA03-EN030 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 Gungnir, Dragon of the Ice Barrier HA03-EN030 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Gungnir, Dragon of the Ice Barrier HA03-EN030 breaks even when it gems about 44% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $17.05).
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