Is Dark Magician [Ultra Rare] LC01-EN005 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Dark Magician [Ultra Rare] LC01-EN005 brings $34.01 versus $1.62 raw — a $32.39 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.51) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.62
- PSA 10
- $34.01
- PSA 9
- $15.51
- Gem premium
- 21×
- 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 | $34.01 | +$7.39 | −$17.61 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $15.51 | −$11.11 | −$36.11 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $9.54 | −$17.08 | −$42.08 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $1.62 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% | $20.13 | −$31.49 |
| 50% | $24.76 | −$26.86 |
| 75% | $29.39 | −$22.23 |
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 | $44.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $34.01 | −$9.99 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.90 | −$11.10 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $20.00 | −$24.00 | 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 Dark Magician [Ultra Rare] LC01-EN005 — FAQ
Is Dark Magician [Ultra Rare] LC01-EN005 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dark Magician [Ultra Rare] LC01-EN005 brings $34.01 versus $1.62 raw — a $32.39 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.51) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Dark Magician [Ultra Rare] LC01-EN005 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dark Magician [Ultra Rare] LC01-EN005 (YuGiOh Legendary Collection: 25th Anniversary) sells for about $34.01 versus $1.62 for a raw near-mint copy — a 21× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dark Magician [Ultra Rare] LC01-EN005?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $44.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $34.01. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dark Magician [Ultra Rare] LC01-EN005 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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