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Is Nitro Warrior [Ultimate Rare] TDGS-JP039 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Nitro Warrior [Ultimate Rare] TDGS-JP039 sells for $211 against $6.50 raw: a $205 spread, 32× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.31) 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)
- $6.50
- PSA 10
- $211
- PSA 9
- $32.31
- Gem premium
- 32×
- 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 | $211 | +$180 | +$155 | +$54.56 |
| PSA 9 | $32.31 | +$0.81 | −$24.19 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $19.50 | −$12.00 | −$37.00 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $6.50 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% | $77.00 | +$20.50 |
| 50% | $122 | +$65.19 |
| 75% | $166 | +$110 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. 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 | $274 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $211 | −$62.94 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $127 | −$147 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $127 | −$147 | 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 | $211 | $127 | $274 | $127 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $36.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $32.31 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $19.50 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $9.62 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Nitro Warrior [Ultimate Rare] TDGS-JP039 — FAQ
Is Nitro Warrior [Ultimate Rare] TDGS-JP039 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nitro Warrior [Ultimate Rare] TDGS-JP039 sells for $211 against $6.50 raw: a $205 spread, 32× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.31) 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 Nitro Warrior [Ultimate Rare] TDGS-JP039 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Nitro Warrior [Ultimate Rare] TDGS-JP039 (YuGiOh Japanese The Duelist Genesis) sells for about $211 versus $6.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 32× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nitro Warrior [Ultimate Rare] TDGS-JP039?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $274, ahead of PSA 10 at $211. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nitro Warrior [Ultimate Rare] TDGS-JP039 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 Nitro Warrior [Ultimate Rare] TDGS-JP039 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Nitro Warrior [Ultimate Rare] TDGS-JP039 breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.31).
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