Is Destiny HERO - Defender POTD-EN013 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 122× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Destiny HERO - Defender POTD-EN013 sells for $47.39 against $0.39 raw: a $47.00 spread, 122× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($7.00) 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)
- $0.39
- PSA 10
- $47.39
- PSA 9
- $7.00
- Gem premium
- 122×
- As of
- Sep 27, 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 | $47.39 | +$22.00 | −$3.00 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $7.00 | −$18.39 | −$43.39 | −$143 |
| PSA 8 | $6.12 | −$19.27 | −$44.27 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $0.39 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% | $17.10 | −$33.29 |
| 50% | $27.20 | −$23.20 |
| 75% | $37.29 | −$13.10 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $62.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $47.39 | −$14.61 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.00 | −$34.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $28.00 | −$34.00 | 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.
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Grading Destiny HERO - Defender POTD-EN013 — FAQ
Is Destiny HERO - Defender POTD-EN013 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Destiny HERO - Defender POTD-EN013 sells for $47.39 against $0.39 raw: a $47.00 spread, 122× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($7.00) 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 Destiny HERO - Defender POTD-EN013 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Destiny HERO - Defender POTD-EN013 (YuGiOh Power of the Duelist) sells for about $47.39 versus $0.39 for a raw near-mint copy — a 122× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Destiny HERO - Defender POTD-EN013?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $62.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $47.39. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Destiny HERO - Defender POTD-EN013 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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