Is Blackwing - Vayu the Emblem of Honor ANPR-EN005 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Blackwing - Vayu the Emblem of Honor ANPR-EN005 sells for $5,981 against $162 raw: a $5,819 spread, 37× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,233) 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)
- $162
- PSA 10
- $5,981
- PSA 9
- $1,233
- Gem premium
- 37×
- As of
- Sep 13, 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 | $5,981 | +$5,794 | +$5,769 | +$5,669 |
| PSA 9 | $1,233 | +$1,046 | +$1,021 | +$921 |
| PSA 8 | $33.11 | −$154 | −$179 | −$279 |
Net = sale price − $162 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% | $2,420 | +$2,208 |
| 50% | $3,607 | +$3,395 |
| 75% | $4,794 | +$4,582 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $7,775 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $5,981 | −$1,794 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $3,588 | −$4,187 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $3,588 | −$4,187 | 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 Blackwing - Vayu the Emblem of Honor ANPR-EN005 — FAQ
Is Blackwing - Vayu the Emblem of Honor ANPR-EN005 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Blackwing - Vayu the Emblem of Honor ANPR-EN005 sells for $5,981 against $162 raw: a $5,819 spread, 37× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,233) 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 Blackwing - Vayu the Emblem of Honor ANPR-EN005 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Blackwing - Vayu the Emblem of Honor ANPR-EN005 (YuGiOh Ancient Prophecy) sells for about $5,981 versus $162 for a raw near-mint copy — a 37× premium as of Sep 13, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Blackwing - Vayu the Emblem of Honor ANPR-EN005?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $7,775, ahead of PSA 10 at $5,981. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Blackwing - Vayu the Emblem of Honor ANPR-EN005 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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