Is Gladiator Beast's Battle Archfiend Shield PTDN-EN060 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 155× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Gladiator Beast's Battle Archfiend Shield PTDN-EN060 sells for $40.40 against $0.26 raw: a $40.14 spread, 155× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($6.00) 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)
- $0.26
- PSA 10
- $40.40
- PSA 9
- $6.00
- Gem premium
- 155×
- 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 | $40.40 | +$15.14 | −$9.86 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $6.00 | −$19.26 | −$44.26 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $5.80 | −$19.46 | −$44.46 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $0.26 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% | $14.60 | −$35.66 |
| 50% | $23.20 | −$27.06 |
| 75% | $31.80 | −$18.46 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $53.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $40.40 | −$12.60 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.00 | −$29.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $24.00 | −$29.00 | 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 Gladiator Beast's Battle Archfiend Shield PTDN-EN060 — FAQ
Is Gladiator Beast's Battle Archfiend Shield PTDN-EN060 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gladiator Beast's Battle Archfiend Shield PTDN-EN060 sells for $40.40 against $0.26 raw: a $40.14 spread, 155× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($6.00) 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 Gladiator Beast's Battle Archfiend Shield PTDN-EN060 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gladiator Beast's Battle Archfiend Shield PTDN-EN060 (YuGiOh Phantom Darkness) sells for about $40.40 versus $0.26 for a raw near-mint copy — a 155× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gladiator Beast's Battle Archfiend Shield PTDN-EN060?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $53.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $40.40. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gladiator Beast's Battle Archfiend Shield PTDN-EN060 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.
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