Is Sky Dragon TP2-029 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Sky Dragon TP2-029 sells for $119 against $8.93 raw: a $110 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.95) 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)
- $8.93
- PSA 10
- $119
- PSA 9
- $34.95
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $119 | +$84.97 | +$59.97 | −$40.03 |
| PSA 9 | $34.95 | +$1.02 | −$23.98 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $9.50 | −$24.43 | −$49.43 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $8.93 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% | $55.94 | −$2.99 |
| 50% | $76.93 | +$18.00 |
| 75% | $97.91 | +$38.98 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 29%. 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 | $155 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $119 | −$36.10 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $71.00 | −$84.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $71.00 | −$84.00 | 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 Sky Dragon TP2-029 — FAQ
Is Sky Dragon TP2-029 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sky Dragon TP2-029 sells for $119 against $8.93 raw: a $110 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.95) 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 Sky Dragon TP2-029 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sky Dragon TP2-029 (YuGiOh Tournament Pack: 2nd Season) sells for about $119 versus $8.93 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sky Dragon TP2-029?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $155, ahead of PSA 10 at $119. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sky Dragon TP2-029 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 Sky Dragon TP2-029 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Sky Dragon TP2-029 breaks even when it gems about 29% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $34.95).
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