Is Phoenix Wing Wind Blast GLD2-EN048 worth grading?
Yu-Gi-Oh! · YuGiOh Gold Series 2009 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 31× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Phoenix Wing Wind Blast GLD2-EN048 sells for $150 against $4.82 raw: a $146 spread, 31× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.86) 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)
- $4.82
- PSA 10
- $150
- PSA 9
- $23.86
- Gem premium
- 31×
- 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 | $150 | +$121 | +$95.60 | −$4.40 |
| PSA 9 | $23.86 | −$5.96 | −$30.96 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $15.70 | −$14.12 | −$39.12 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $4.82 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% | $55.50 | +$0.68 |
| 50% | $87.14 | +$32.32 |
| 75% | $119 | +$63.96 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 24%. 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 | $196 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $150 | −$45.58 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $90.00 | −$106 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $90.00 | −$106 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →Swipe the table for the other grading companies →
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other YuGiOh Gold Series 2009 cards worth checking
Full set checklist →
Grading Phoenix Wing Wind Blast GLD2-EN048 — FAQ
Is Phoenix Wing Wind Blast GLD2-EN048 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Phoenix Wing Wind Blast GLD2-EN048 sells for $150 against $4.82 raw: a $146 spread, 31× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.86) 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 Phoenix Wing Wind Blast GLD2-EN048 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Phoenix Wing Wind Blast GLD2-EN048 (YuGiOh Gold Series 2009) sells for about $150 versus $4.82 for a raw near-mint copy — a 31× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Phoenix Wing Wind Blast GLD2-EN048?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $196, ahead of PSA 10 at $150. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Phoenix Wing Wind Blast GLD2-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.
What gem rate makes grading Phoenix Wing Wind Blast GLD2-EN048 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Phoenix Wing Wind Blast GLD2-EN048 breaks even when it gems about 24% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $23.86).
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your Yu-Gi-Oh! card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
