Is Lyla, Lightsworn Sorceress LODT-EN019 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 26× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Lyla, Lightsworn Sorceress LODT-EN019 sells for $2,807 against $108 raw: a $2,699 spread, 26× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($80.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $108
- PSA 10
- $2,807
- PSA 9
- $80.00
- Gem premium
- 26×
- 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 | $2,807 | +$2,674 | +$2,649 | +$2,549 |
| PSA 9 | $80.00 | −$53.27 | −$78.27 | −$178 |
| PSA 8 | $21.49 | −$112 | −$137 | −$237 |
Net = sale price − $108 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% | $762 | +$604 |
| 50% | $1,444 | +$1,285 |
| 75% | $2,126 | +$1,967 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $3,650 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $2,807 | −$843 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,684 | −$1,966 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,684 | −$1,966 | 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 Lyla, Lightsworn Sorceress LODT-EN019 — FAQ
Is Lyla, Lightsworn Sorceress LODT-EN019 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lyla, Lightsworn Sorceress LODT-EN019 sells for $2,807 against $108 raw: a $2,699 spread, 26× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($80.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Lyla, Lightsworn Sorceress LODT-EN019 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lyla, Lightsworn Sorceress LODT-EN019 (YuGiOh Light of Destruction) sells for about $2,807 versus $108 for a raw near-mint copy — a 26× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lyla, Lightsworn Sorceress LODT-EN019?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $3,650, ahead of PSA 10 at $2,807. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lyla, Lightsworn Sorceress LODT-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 Lyla, Lightsworn Sorceress LODT-EN019 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lyla, Lightsworn Sorceress LODT-EN019 breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $80.00).
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