Is Malacoda, Netherlord of the Burning Abyss SECE-EN085 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Malacoda, Netherlord of the Burning Abyss SECE-EN085 sells for $304 against $8.95 raw: a $295 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($253) 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)
- $8.95
- PSA 10
- $304
- PSA 9
- $253
- Gem premium
- 34×
- 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 | $304 | +$270 | +$245 | +$145 |
| PSA 9 | $253 | +$219 | +$194 | +$94.05 |
| PSA 8 | $230 | +$196 | +$171 | +$71.05 |
Net = sale price − $8.95 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% | $266 | +$207 |
| 50% | $279 | +$220 |
| 75% | $291 | +$232 |
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 | $395 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $304 | −$91.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $182 | −$213 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $182 | −$213 | 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 Malacoda, Netherlord of the Burning Abyss SECE-EN085 — FAQ
Is Malacoda, Netherlord of the Burning Abyss SECE-EN085 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Malacoda, Netherlord of the Burning Abyss SECE-EN085 sells for $304 against $8.95 raw: a $295 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($253) 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 Malacoda, Netherlord of the Burning Abyss SECE-EN085 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Malacoda, Netherlord of the Burning Abyss SECE-EN085 (YuGiOh Secrets of Eternity) sells for about $304 versus $8.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 34× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Malacoda, Netherlord of the Burning Abyss SECE-EN085?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $395, ahead of PSA 10 at $304. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Malacoda, Netherlord of the Burning Abyss SECE-EN085 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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