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Is A Bao A Qu, the Lightless Shadow [Quarter Century Secret Rare] SUDA-EN049 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 A Bao A Qu, the Lightless Shadow [Quarter Century Secret Rare] SUDA-EN049 sells for $325 against $59.84 raw: a $265 spread, 5.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($297) 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)
- $59.84
- PSA 10
- $325
- PSA 9
- $297
- Gem premium
- 5.4×
- As of
- Aug 9, 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 | $325 | +$240 | +$215 | +$115 |
| PSA 9 | $297 | +$213 | +$188 | +$87.56 |
| PSA 8 | $138 | +$53.60 | +$28.60 | −$71.40 |
Net = sale price − $59.84 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% | $304 | +$194 |
| 50% | $311 | +$201 |
| 75% | $318 | +$208 |
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 | $423 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $325 | −$98.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $195 | −$228 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $195 | −$228 | 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 | $325 | $195 | $423 | $195 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $319 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $297 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $138 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $88.56 |
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Grading A Bao A Qu, the Lightless Shadow [Quarter Century Secret Rare] SUDA-EN049 — FAQ
Is A Bao A Qu, the Lightless Shadow [Quarter Century Secret Rare] SUDA-EN049 worth grading?
A PSA 10 A Bao A Qu, the Lightless Shadow [Quarter Century Secret Rare] SUDA-EN049 sells for $325 against $59.84 raw: a $265 spread, 5.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($297) 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 A Bao A Qu, the Lightless Shadow [Quarter Century Secret Rare] SUDA-EN049 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 A Bao A Qu, the Lightless Shadow [Quarter Century Secret Rare] SUDA-EN049 (YuGiOh Supreme Darkness) sells for about $325 versus $59.84 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.4× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for A Bao A Qu, the Lightless Shadow [Quarter Century Secret Rare] SUDA-EN049?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $423, ahead of PSA 10 at $325. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does A Bao A Qu, the Lightless Shadow [Quarter Century Secret Rare] SUDA-EN049 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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