Is The Phantom Knights' Rank-Up-Magic Launch MP17-EN152 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 26× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 The Phantom Knights' Rank-Up-Magic Launch MP17-EN152 sells for $44.09 against $1.72 raw: a $42.37 spread, 26× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($10.00) 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)
- $1.72
- PSA 10
- $44.09
- PSA 9
- $10.00
- 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 | $44.09 | +$17.37 | −$7.63 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $10.00 | −$16.72 | −$41.72 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $8.84 | −$17.88 | −$42.88 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $1.72 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% | $18.52 | −$33.20 |
| 50% | $27.05 | −$24.67 |
| 75% | $35.57 | −$16.15 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $57.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $44.09 | −$12.91 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.00 | −$31.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $26.00 | −$31.00 | 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 The Phantom Knights' Rank-Up-Magic Launch MP17-EN152 — FAQ
Is The Phantom Knights' Rank-Up-Magic Launch MP17-EN152 worth grading?
A PSA 10 The Phantom Knights' Rank-Up-Magic Launch MP17-EN152 sells for $44.09 against $1.72 raw: a $42.37 spread, 26× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($10.00) 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 The Phantom Knights' Rank-Up-Magic Launch MP17-EN152 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 The Phantom Knights' Rank-Up-Magic Launch MP17-EN152 (YuGiOh 2017 Mega-Tin Mega Pack) sells for about $44.09 versus $1.72 for a raw near-mint copy — a 26× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for The Phantom Knights' Rank-Up-Magic Launch MP17-EN152?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $57.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $44.09. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does The Phantom Knights' Rank-Up-Magic Launch MP17-EN152 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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