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Is Dark Nephthys [Ultimate Rare] PTDN-EN018 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 31× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Dark Nephthys [Ultimate Rare] PTDN-EN018 sells for $401 against $12.99 raw: a $388 spread, 31× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($30.35) 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)
- $12.99
- PSA 10
- $401
- PSA 9
- $30.35
- Gem premium
- 31×
- 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 | $401 | +$363 | +$338 | +$238 |
| PSA 9 | $30.35 | −$7.64 | −$32.64 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $8.60 | −$29.39 | −$54.39 | −$154 |
Net = sale price − $12.99 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% | $123 | +$60.09 |
| 50% | $216 | +$153 |
| 75% | $309 | +$246 |
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 | $522 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $401 | −$121 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $241 | −$281 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $241 | −$281 | 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 Nephthys [Ultimate Rare] PTDN-EN018 — FAQ
Is Dark Nephthys [Ultimate Rare] PTDN-EN018 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dark Nephthys [Ultimate Rare] PTDN-EN018 sells for $401 against $12.99 raw: a $388 spread, 31× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($30.35) 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 Dark Nephthys [Ultimate Rare] PTDN-EN018 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dark Nephthys [Ultimate Rare] PTDN-EN018 (YuGiOh Phantom Darkness) sells for about $401 versus $12.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 31× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dark Nephthys [Ultimate Rare] PTDN-EN018?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $522, ahead of PSA 10 at $401. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dark Nephthys [Ultimate Rare] PTDN-EN018 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 Nephthys [Ultimate Rare] PTDN-EN018 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dark Nephthys [Ultimate Rare] PTDN-EN018 breaks even when it gems about 9% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.35).
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