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Is Chthonian Emperor Dragon [Ultimate Rare] TAEV-EN019 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Chthonian Emperor Dragon [Ultimate Rare] TAEV-EN019 sells for $315 against $29.01 raw: a $286 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.00) 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)
- $29.01
- PSA 10
- $315
- PSA 9
- $56.00
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $315 | +$261 | +$236 | +$136 |
| PSA 9 | $56.00 | +$1.99 | −$23.01 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $51.00 | −$3.01 | −$28.01 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $29.01 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% | $121 | +$41.75 |
| 50% | $186 | +$107 |
| 75% | $250 | +$171 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 9%. 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 | $410 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $315 | −$94.95 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $189 | −$221 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $189 | −$221 | 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 Chthonian Emperor Dragon [Ultimate Rare] TAEV-EN019 — FAQ
Is Chthonian Emperor Dragon [Ultimate Rare] TAEV-EN019 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Chthonian Emperor Dragon [Ultimate Rare] TAEV-EN019 sells for $315 against $29.01 raw: a $286 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.00) 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 Chthonian Emperor Dragon [Ultimate Rare] TAEV-EN019 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Chthonian Emperor Dragon [Ultimate Rare] TAEV-EN019 (YuGiOh Tactical Evolution) sells for about $315 versus $29.01 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Chthonian Emperor Dragon [Ultimate Rare] TAEV-EN019?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $410, ahead of PSA 10 at $315. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Chthonian Emperor Dragon [Ultimate Rare] TAEV-EN019 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 Emperor Dragon [Ultimate Rare] TAEV-EN019 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Chthonian Emperor Dragon [Ultimate Rare] TAEV-EN019 breaks even when it gems about 9% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $56.00).
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