Is Malefic Truth Dragon JUMP-EN048 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 26× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Malefic Truth Dragon JUMP-EN048 sells for $42.09 against $1.63 raw: a $40.46 spread, 26× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.00) 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)
- $1.63
- PSA 10
- $42.09
- PSA 9
- $24.00
- Gem premium
- 26×
- 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 | $42.09 | +$15.46 | −$9.54 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $24.00 | −$2.63 | −$27.63 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $21.75 | −$4.88 | −$29.88 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $1.63 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% | $28.52 | −$23.11 |
| 50% | $33.05 | −$18.58 |
| 75% | $37.57 | −$14.06 |
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 | $55.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $42.09 | −$12.91 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.00 | −$30.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $25.00 | −$30.00 | 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 Malefic Truth Dragon JUMP-EN048 — FAQ
Is Malefic Truth Dragon JUMP-EN048 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Malefic Truth Dragon JUMP-EN048 sells for $42.09 against $1.63 raw: a $40.46 spread, 26× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.00) 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 Malefic Truth Dragon JUMP-EN048 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Malefic Truth Dragon JUMP-EN048 (YuGiOh Shonen Jump Promo) sells for about $42.09 versus $1.63 for a raw near-mint copy — a 26× premium as of Sep 13, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Malefic Truth Dragon JUMP-EN048?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $55.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $42.09. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Malefic Truth Dragon JUMP-EN048 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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