Is Elemental HERO Aqua Neos POTD-EN031 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Elemental HERO Aqua Neos POTD-EN031 sells for $126 against $17.31 raw: a $108 spread, 7.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($89.71) 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)
- $17.31
- PSA 10
- $126
- PSA 9
- $89.71
- Gem premium
- 7.3×
- 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 | $126 | +$83.44 | +$58.44 | −$41.56 |
| PSA 9 | $89.71 | +$47.40 | +$22.40 | −$77.60 |
| PSA 8 | $45.25 | +$2.94 | −$22.06 | −$122 |
Net = sale price − $17.31 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% | $98.72 | +$31.41 |
| 50% | $108 | +$40.42 |
| 75% | $117 | +$49.43 |
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 | $163 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $126 | −$37.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $75.00 | −$88.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $75.00 | −$88.00 | 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 | $126 | $75.00 | $163 | $75.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $99.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $89.71 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $45.25 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $26.71 |
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Grading Elemental HERO Aqua Neos POTD-EN031 — FAQ
Is Elemental HERO Aqua Neos POTD-EN031 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Elemental HERO Aqua Neos POTD-EN031 sells for $126 against $17.31 raw: a $108 spread, 7.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($89.71) 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 Elemental HERO Aqua Neos POTD-EN031 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Elemental HERO Aqua Neos POTD-EN031 (YuGiOh Power of the Duelist) sells for about $126 versus $17.31 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.3× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Elemental HERO Aqua Neos POTD-EN031?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $163, ahead of PSA 10 at $126. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Elemental HERO Aqua Neos POTD-EN031 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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