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Is Malefic Truth Dragon [Starfoil] SP14-EN044 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Malefic Truth Dragon [Starfoil] SP14-EN044 brings $40.65 versus $1.94 raw — a $38.71 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.64) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.94
- PSA 10
- $40.65
- PSA 9
- $9.64
- Gem premium
- 21×
- 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 | $40.65 | +$13.71 | −$11.29 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $9.64 | −$17.30 | −$42.30 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $9.33 | −$17.61 | −$42.61 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $1.94 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% | $17.39 | −$34.55 |
| 50% | $25.14 | −$26.80 |
| 75% | $32.90 | −$19.04 |
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 | $53.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $40.65 | −$12.35 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.00 | −$29.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $24.00 | −$29.00 | 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 [Starfoil] SP14-EN044 — FAQ
Is Malefic Truth Dragon [Starfoil] SP14-EN044 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Malefic Truth Dragon [Starfoil] SP14-EN044 brings $40.65 versus $1.94 raw — a $38.71 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.64) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Malefic Truth Dragon [Starfoil] SP14-EN044 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Malefic Truth Dragon [Starfoil] SP14-EN044 (YuGiOh Star Pack 2014) sells for about $40.65 versus $1.94 for a raw near-mint copy — a 21× premium as of Sep 13, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Malefic Truth Dragon [Starfoil] SP14-EN044?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $53.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $40.65. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Malefic Truth Dragon [Starfoil] SP14-EN044 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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