Is A Bao A Qu, the Lightless Shadow SUDA-JP049 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 A Bao A Qu, the Lightless Shadow SUDA-JP049 sells for $92.84 against $11.20 raw: a $81.64 spread, 8.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.08) 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)
- $11.20
- PSA 10
- $92.84
- PSA 9
- $53.08
- Gem premium
- 8.3×
- 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 | $92.84 | +$56.64 | +$31.64 | −$68.36 |
| PSA 9 | $53.08 | +$16.88 | −$8.12 | −$108 |
| PSA 8 | $28.82 | −$7.38 | −$32.38 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $11.20 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% | $63.02 | +$1.82 |
| 50% | $72.96 | +$11.76 |
| 75% | $82.90 | +$21.70 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 20%. 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 | $121 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $92.84 | −$28.16 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $56.00 | −$65.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $56.00 | −$65.00 | 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 | $92.84 | $56.00 | $121 | $56.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $58.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $53.08 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $28.82 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $15.81 |
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Grading A Bao A Qu, the Lightless Shadow SUDA-JP049 — FAQ
Is A Bao A Qu, the Lightless Shadow SUDA-JP049 worth grading?
A PSA 10 A Bao A Qu, the Lightless Shadow SUDA-JP049 sells for $92.84 against $11.20 raw: a $81.64 spread, 8.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.08) 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 SUDA-JP049 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 A Bao A Qu, the Lightless Shadow SUDA-JP049 (YuGiOh Japanese Supreme Darkness) sells for about $92.84 versus $11.20 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.3× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for A Bao A Qu, the Lightless Shadow SUDA-JP049?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $121, ahead of PSA 10 at $92.84. 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 SUDA-JP049 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 A Bao A Qu, the Lightless Shadow SUDA-JP049 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting A Bao A Qu, the Lightless Shadow SUDA-JP049 breaks even when it gems about 20% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $53.08).
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