Is Crystal Wing Synchro Dragon SHVI-JP049 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Crystal Wing Synchro Dragon SHVI-JP049 sells for $185 against $31.15 raw: a $154 spread, 5.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($155) 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)
- $31.15
- PSA 10
- $185
- PSA 9
- $155
- Gem premium
- 5.9×
- 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 | $185 | +$129 | +$104 | +$3.85 |
| PSA 9 | $155 | +$98.42 | +$73.42 | −$26.58 |
| PSA 8 | $74.35 | +$18.20 | −$6.80 | −$107 |
Net = sale price − $31.15 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% | $162 | +$81.03 |
| 50% | $170 | +$88.63 |
| 75% | $177 | +$96.24 |
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 | $241 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $185 | −$56.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $111 | −$130 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $111 | −$130 | 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 Crystal Wing Synchro Dragon SHVI-JP049 — FAQ
Is Crystal Wing Synchro Dragon SHVI-JP049 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Crystal Wing Synchro Dragon SHVI-JP049 sells for $185 against $31.15 raw: a $154 spread, 5.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($155) 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 Crystal Wing Synchro Dragon SHVI-JP049 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Crystal Wing Synchro Dragon SHVI-JP049 (YuGiOh Japanese Shining Victories) sells for about $185 versus $31.15 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.9× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Crystal Wing Synchro Dragon SHVI-JP049?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $241, ahead of PSA 10 at $185. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Crystal Wing Synchro Dragon SHVI-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.
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