Is Uria, Lord of Searing Flames MP21-EN252 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 71× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Uria, Lord of Searing Flames MP21-EN252 sells for $71.10 against $1.00 raw: a $70.10 spread, 71× 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)
- $1.00
- PSA 10
- $71.10
- PSA 9
- $10.00
- Gem premium
- 71×
- As of
- Sep 13, 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 | $71.10 | +$45.10 | +$20.10 | −$79.90 |
| PSA 9 | $10.00 | −$16.00 | −$41.00 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $6.65 | −$19.35 | −$44.35 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $1.00 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% | $25.27 | −$25.73 |
| 50% | $40.55 | −$10.45 |
| 75% | $55.82 | +$4.82 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 67%. 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 | $92.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $71.10 | −$20.90 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $43.00 | −$49.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $43.00 | −$49.00 | 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 Uria, Lord of Searing Flames MP21-EN252 — FAQ
Is Uria, Lord of Searing Flames MP21-EN252 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Uria, Lord of Searing Flames MP21-EN252 sells for $71.10 against $1.00 raw: a $70.10 spread, 71× 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 Uria, Lord of Searing Flames MP21-EN252 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Uria, Lord of Searing Flames MP21-EN252 (YuGiOh 2021 Tin of Ancient Battles Mega Pack) sells for about $71.10 versus $1.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 71× premium as of Sep 13, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Uria, Lord of Searing Flames MP21-EN252?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $92.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $71.10. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Uria, Lord of Searing Flames MP21-EN252 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 Uria, Lord of Searing Flames MP21-EN252 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Uria, Lord of Searing Flames MP21-EN252 breaks even when it gems about 67% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $10.00).
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