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Is Aquarian Alessa [Ultimate Rare] TAEV-EN020 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Aquarian Alessa [Ultimate Rare] TAEV-EN020 sells for $258 against $7.50 raw: a $251 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.28) 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)
- $7.50
- PSA 10
- $258
- PSA 9
- $37.28
- Gem premium
- 34×
- 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 | $258 | +$226 | +$201 | +$101 |
| PSA 9 | $37.28 | +$4.78 | −$20.22 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $21.73 | −$10.77 | −$35.77 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $7.50 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% | $92.56 | +$35.06 |
| 50% | $148 | +$90.33 |
| 75% | $203 | +$146 |
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 | $336 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $258 | −$77.62 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $155 | −$181 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $155 | −$181 | 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 Aquarian Alessa [Ultimate Rare] TAEV-EN020 — FAQ
Is Aquarian Alessa [Ultimate Rare] TAEV-EN020 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Aquarian Alessa [Ultimate Rare] TAEV-EN020 sells for $258 against $7.50 raw: a $251 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.28) 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 Aquarian Alessa [Ultimate Rare] TAEV-EN020 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Aquarian Alessa [Ultimate Rare] TAEV-EN020 (YuGiOh Tactical Evolution) sells for about $258 versus $7.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 34× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Aquarian Alessa [Ultimate Rare] TAEV-EN020?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $336, ahead of PSA 10 at $258. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Aquarian Alessa [Ultimate Rare] TAEV-EN020 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 Aquarian Alessa [Ultimate Rare] TAEV-EN020 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Aquarian Alessa [Ultimate Rare] TAEV-EN020 breaks even when it gems about 9% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $37.28).
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