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Is Phalanx Pike [1st Edition] TAEV-EN059 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 46× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Phalanx Pike [1st Edition] TAEV-EN059 sells for $89.52 against $1.95 raw: a $87.57 spread, 46× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($9.69) 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)
- $1.95
- PSA 10
- $89.52
- PSA 9
- $9.69
- Gem premium
- 46×
- 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 | $89.52 | +$62.57 | +$37.57 | −$62.43 |
| PSA 9 | $9.69 | −$17.26 | −$42.26 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $9.35 | −$17.60 | −$42.60 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $1.95 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% | $29.65 | −$22.30 |
| 50% | $49.60 | −$2.35 |
| 75% | $69.56 | +$17.61 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 53%. 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 | $116 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $89.52 | −$26.48 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $54.00 | −$62.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $54.00 | −$62.00 | 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 Phalanx Pike [1st Edition] TAEV-EN059 — FAQ
Is Phalanx Pike [1st Edition] TAEV-EN059 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Phalanx Pike [1st Edition] TAEV-EN059 sells for $89.52 against $1.95 raw: a $87.57 spread, 46× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($9.69) 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 Phalanx Pike [1st Edition] TAEV-EN059 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Phalanx Pike [1st Edition] TAEV-EN059 (YuGiOh Tactical Evolution) sells for about $89.52 versus $1.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 46× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Phalanx Pike [1st Edition] TAEV-EN059?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $116, ahead of PSA 10 at $89.52. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Phalanx Pike [1st Edition] TAEV-EN059 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 Phalanx Pike [1st Edition] TAEV-EN059 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Phalanx Pike [1st Edition] TAEV-EN059 breaks even when it gems about 53% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $9.69).
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