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Is Dark Mimic LV3 [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] SOD-EN010 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dark Mimic LV3 [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] SOD-EN010 sells for $210 against $16.99 raw: a $193 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.50) 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)
- $16.99
- PSA 10
- $210
- PSA 9
- $51.50
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $210 | +$168 | +$143 | +$42.51 |
| PSA 9 | $51.50 | +$9.51 | −$15.49 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $23.04 | −$18.95 | −$43.95 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $16.99 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% | $91.00 | +$24.01 |
| 50% | $131 | +$63.51 |
| 75% | $170 | +$103 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 10%. 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 | $272 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $210 | −$62.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $126 | −$146 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $126 | −$146 | 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 Dark Mimic LV3 [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] SOD-EN010 — FAQ
Is Dark Mimic LV3 [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] SOD-EN010 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dark Mimic LV3 [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] SOD-EN010 sells for $210 against $16.99 raw: a $193 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.50) 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 Dark Mimic LV3 [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] SOD-EN010 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dark Mimic LV3 [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] SOD-EN010 (YuGiOh Soul of the Duelist) sells for about $210 versus $16.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dark Mimic LV3 [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] SOD-EN010?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $272, ahead of PSA 10 at $210. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dark Mimic LV3 [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] SOD-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 Dark Mimic LV3 [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] SOD-EN010 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dark Mimic LV3 [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] SOD-EN010 breaks even when it gems about 10% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $51.50).
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