Is Realm of the Gods - Ultra Instinct [SPR] BT16-018 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Realm of the Gods - Ultra Instinct [SPR] BT16-018 sells for $95.08 against $9.03 raw: a $86.05 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.50) 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)
- $9.03
- PSA 10
- $95.08
- PSA 9
- $39.50
- Gem premium
- 11×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $95.08 | +$61.05 | +$36.05 | −$63.95 |
| PSA 9 | $39.50 | +$5.47 | −$19.53 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $9.03 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% | $53.39 | −$5.64 |
| 50% | $67.29 | +$8.26 |
| 75% | $81.19 | +$22.16 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 35%. 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 | $124 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $95.08 | −$28.92 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $57.00 | −$67.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $57.00 | −$67.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $95.08 | $57.00 | $124 | $57.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $43.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $39.50 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Realm of the Gods - Ultra Instinct [SPR] BT16-018 — FAQ
Is Realm of the Gods - Ultra Instinct [SPR] BT16-018 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Realm of the Gods - Ultra Instinct [SPR] BT16-018 sells for $95.08 against $9.03 raw: a $86.05 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.50) 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 Realm of the Gods - Ultra Instinct [SPR] BT16-018 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Realm of the Gods - Ultra Instinct [SPR] BT16-018 (Dragon Ball Super Realm of the Gods) sells for about $95.08 versus $9.03 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Realm of the Gods - Ultra Instinct [SPR] BT16-018?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $124, ahead of PSA 10 at $95.08. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Realm of the Gods - Ultra Instinct [SPR] BT16-018 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 Realm of the Gods - Ultra Instinct [SPR] BT16-018 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Realm of the Gods - Ultra Instinct [SPR] BT16-018 breaks even when it gems about 35% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.50).
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