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Is Exodia the Forbidden One [1st Edition] PGL2-EN026 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 10× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Exodia the Forbidden One [1st Edition] PGL2-EN026 sells for $120 against $11.64 raw: a $108 spread, 10× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($33.00) 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)
- $11.64
- PSA 10
- $120
- PSA 9
- $33.00
- Gem premium
- 10×
- 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 | +$83.36 | +$58.36 | −$41.64 |
| PSA 9 | $33.00 | −$3.64 | −$28.64 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $30.96 | −$5.68 | −$30.68 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $11.64 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% | $54.75 | −$6.89 |
| 50% | $76.50 | +$14.86 |
| 75% | $98.25 | +$36.61 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 33%. 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 | −$36.00 | 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 Exodia the Forbidden One [1st Edition] PGL2-EN026 — FAQ
Is Exodia the Forbidden One [1st Edition] PGL2-EN026 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Exodia the Forbidden One [1st Edition] PGL2-EN026 sells for $120 against $11.64 raw: a $108 spread, 10× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($33.00) 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 Exodia the Forbidden One [1st Edition] PGL2-EN026 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Exodia the Forbidden One [1st Edition] PGL2-EN026 (YuGiOh Premium Gold: Return of the Bling) sells for about $120 versus $11.64 for a raw near-mint copy — a 10× premium as of Sep 13, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Exodia the Forbidden One [1st Edition] PGL2-EN026?
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 Exodia the Forbidden One [1st Edition] PGL2-EN026 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 Exodia the Forbidden One [1st Edition] PGL2-EN026 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Exodia the Forbidden One [1st Edition] PGL2-EN026 breaks even when it gems about 33% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $33.00).
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