Is Elemental HERO Absolute Zero BLC1-EN004 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Elemental HERO Absolute Zero BLC1-EN004 sells for $106 against $13.59 raw: a $92.16 spread, 7.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.00) 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)
- $13.59
- PSA 10
- $106
- PSA 9
- $40.00
- Gem premium
- 7.8×
- 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 | $106 | +$67.16 | +$42.16 | −$57.84 |
| PSA 9 | $40.00 | +$1.41 | −$23.59 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $35.31 | −$3.28 | −$28.28 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $13.59 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% | $56.44 | −$7.15 |
| 50% | $72.88 | +$9.28 |
| 75% | $89.31 | +$25.72 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 36%. 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 | $137 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $106 | −$31.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $63.00 | −$74.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $63.00 | −$74.00 | 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 Elemental HERO Absolute Zero BLC1-EN004 — FAQ
Is Elemental HERO Absolute Zero BLC1-EN004 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Elemental HERO Absolute Zero BLC1-EN004 sells for $106 against $13.59 raw: a $92.16 spread, 7.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.00) 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 Elemental HERO Absolute Zero BLC1-EN004 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Elemental HERO Absolute Zero BLC1-EN004 (YuGiOh Battles of Legend: Chapter 1) sells for about $106 versus $13.59 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.8× premium as of Sep 13, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Elemental HERO Absolute Zero BLC1-EN004?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $137, ahead of PSA 10 at $106. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Elemental HERO Absolute Zero BLC1-EN004 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 Elemental HERO Absolute Zero BLC1-EN004 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Elemental HERO Absolute Zero BLC1-EN004 breaks even when it gems about 36% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $40.00).
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