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Is Dark Paladin [1st Edition Corrected Art] MFC-105 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dark Paladin [1st Edition Corrected Art] MFC-105 sells for $7,929 against $1,349 raw: a $6,580 spread, 5.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,950) 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)
- $1,349
- PSA 10
- $7,929
- PSA 9
- $2,950
- Gem premium
- 5.9×
- 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 | $7,929 | +$6,555 | +$6,530 | +$6,430 |
| PSA 9 | $2,950 | +$1,576 | +$1,551 | +$1,451 |
| PSA 8 | $2,000 | +$626 | +$601 | +$501 |
Net = sale price − $1,349 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% | $4,195 | +$2,796 |
| 50% | $5,440 | +$4,041 |
| 75% | $6,684 | +$5,286 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $10,308 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $7,929 | −$2,379 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $4,757 | −$5,551 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $3,129 | −$7,180 | 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 Dark Paladin [1st Edition Corrected Art] MFC-105 — FAQ
Is Dark Paladin [1st Edition Corrected Art] MFC-105 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dark Paladin [1st Edition Corrected Art] MFC-105 sells for $7,929 against $1,349 raw: a $6,580 spread, 5.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,950) 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 Dark Paladin [1st Edition Corrected Art] MFC-105 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dark Paladin [1st Edition Corrected Art] MFC-105 (YuGiOh Magician's Force) sells for about $7,929 versus $1,349 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.9× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dark Paladin [1st Edition Corrected Art] MFC-105?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $10,308, ahead of PSA 10 at $7,929. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dark Paladin [1st Edition Corrected Art] MFC-105 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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