Is Power of the Guardians MP18-EN208 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 12× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Power of the Guardians MP18-EN208 sells for $74.61 against $6.23 raw: a $68.38 spread, 12× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($30.96) 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)
- $6.23
- PSA 10
- $74.61
- PSA 9
- $30.96
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $74.61 | +$43.38 | +$18.38 | −$81.62 |
| PSA 9 | $30.96 | −$0.27 | −$25.27 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $18.89 | −$12.34 | −$37.34 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $6.23 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% | $41.87 | −$14.36 |
| 50% | $52.78 | −$3.45 |
| 75% | $63.70 | +$7.47 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 58%. 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 | $97.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $74.61 | −$22.39 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $45.00 | −$52.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $45.00 | −$52.00 | 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 Power of the Guardians MP18-EN208 — FAQ
Is Power of the Guardians MP18-EN208 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Power of the Guardians MP18-EN208 sells for $74.61 against $6.23 raw: a $68.38 spread, 12× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($30.96) 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 Power of the Guardians MP18-EN208 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Power of the Guardians MP18-EN208 (YuGiOh 2018 Mega-Tin Mega Pack) sells for about $74.61 versus $6.23 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Power of the Guardians MP18-EN208?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $97.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $74.61. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Power of the Guardians MP18-EN208 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 Power of the Guardians MP18-EN208 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Power of the Guardians MP18-EN208 breaks even when it gems about 58% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.96).
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