Is Elemental HERO Mudballman MDP2-EN002 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Elemental HERO Mudballman MDP2-EN002 sells for $120 against $2.79 raw: a $117 spread, 43× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.00) 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)
- $2.79
- PSA 10
- $120
- PSA 9
- $29.00
- Gem premium
- 43×
- 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 | $120 | +$92.49 | +$67.49 | −$32.51 |
| PSA 9 | $29.00 | +$1.21 | −$23.79 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $26.00 | −$1.79 | −$26.79 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $2.79 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% | $51.82 | −$0.97 |
| 50% | $74.64 | +$21.85 |
| 75% | $97.46 | +$44.67 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 26%. 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 | $156 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $120 | −$35.72 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $72.00 | −$84.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $72.00 | −$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 Elemental HERO Mudballman MDP2-EN002 — FAQ
Is Elemental HERO Mudballman MDP2-EN002 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Elemental HERO Mudballman MDP2-EN002 sells for $120 against $2.79 raw: a $117 spread, 43× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.00) 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 Elemental HERO Mudballman MDP2-EN002 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Elemental HERO Mudballman MDP2-EN002 (YuGiOh McDonald's 2) sells for about $120 versus $2.79 for a raw near-mint copy — a 43× premium as of Sep 13, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Elemental HERO Mudballman MDP2-EN002?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $156, ahead of PSA 10 at $120. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Elemental HERO Mudballman MDP2-EN002 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 Elemental HERO Mudballman MDP2-EN002 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Elemental HERO Mudballman MDP2-EN002 breaks even when it gems about 26% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.00).
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