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Is Moon Dragon Quilla [Ultimate Rare] ABPF-JP043 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Moon Dragon Quilla [Ultimate Rare] ABPF-JP043 sells for $295 against $11.41 raw: a $283 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.71) 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)
- $11.41
- PSA 10
- $295
- PSA 9
- $56.71
- Gem premium
- 26×
- 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 | $295 | +$258 | +$233 | +$133 |
| PSA 9 | $56.71 | +$20.30 | −$4.70 | −$105 |
| PSA 8 | $30.44 | −$5.97 | −$30.97 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $11.41 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% | $116 | +$54.78 |
| 50% | $176 | +$114 |
| 75% | $235 | +$174 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. 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 | $383 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $295 | −$88.37 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $177 | −$206 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $177 | −$206 | 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 | $295 | $177 | $383 | $177 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $62.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $56.71 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $30.44 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $16.89 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Moon Dragon Quilla [Ultimate Rare] ABPF-JP043 — FAQ
Is Moon Dragon Quilla [Ultimate Rare] ABPF-JP043 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Moon Dragon Quilla [Ultimate Rare] ABPF-JP043 sells for $295 against $11.41 raw: a $283 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.71) 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 Moon Dragon Quilla [Ultimate Rare] ABPF-JP043 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Moon Dragon Quilla [Ultimate Rare] ABPF-JP043 (YuGiOh Japanese Absolute Powerforce) sells for about $295 versus $11.41 for a raw near-mint copy — a 26× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Moon Dragon Quilla [Ultimate Rare] ABPF-JP043?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $383, ahead of PSA 10 at $295. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Moon Dragon Quilla [Ultimate Rare] ABPF-JP043 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 Moon Dragon Quilla [Ultimate Rare] ABPF-JP043 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Moon Dragon Quilla [Ultimate Rare] ABPF-JP043 breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $56.71).
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