Is Obelisk the Tormentor BP02-EN125 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 185× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Obelisk the Tormentor BP02-EN125 sells for $1,060 against $5.74 raw: a $1,054 spread, 185× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($28.43) 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)
- $5.74
- PSA 10
- $1,060
- PSA 9
- $28.43
- Gem premium
- 185×
- 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 | $1,060 | +$1,029 | +$1,004 | +$904 |
| PSA 9 | $28.43 | −$2.31 | −$27.31 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $17.76 | −$12.98 | −$37.98 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $5.74 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% | $286 | +$231 |
| 50% | $544 | +$488 |
| 75% | $802 | +$746 |
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 | $1,378 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,060 | −$318 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $636 | −$742 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $636 | −$742 | 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 Obelisk the Tormentor BP02-EN125 — FAQ
Is Obelisk the Tormentor BP02-EN125 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Obelisk the Tormentor BP02-EN125 sells for $1,060 against $5.74 raw: a $1,054 spread, 185× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($28.43) 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 Obelisk the Tormentor BP02-EN125 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Obelisk the Tormentor BP02-EN125 (YuGiOh Battle Pack 2: War of the Giants) sells for about $1,060 versus $5.74 for a raw near-mint copy — a 185× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Obelisk the Tormentor BP02-EN125?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,378, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,060. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Obelisk the Tormentor BP02-EN125 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 Obelisk the Tormentor BP02-EN125 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Obelisk the Tormentor BP02-EN125 breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $28.43).
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