Is Thought Ruler Archfiend [Ultimate Rare] TDGS-JP044 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Thought Ruler Archfiend [Ultimate Rare] TDGS-JP044 sells for $477 against $15.66 raw: a $462 spread, 30× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($78.72) 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)
- $15.66
- PSA 10
- $477
- PSA 9
- $78.72
- Gem premium
- 30×
- 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 | $477 | +$437 | +$412 | +$312 |
| PSA 9 | $78.72 | +$38.06 | +$13.06 | −$86.94 |
| PSA 8 | $40.32 | −$0.34 | −$25.34 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $15.66 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% | $178 | +$113 |
| 50% | $278 | +$212 |
| 75% | $378 | +$312 |
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 | $620 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $477 | −$143 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $286 | −$334 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $286 | −$334 | 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 Thought Ruler Archfiend [Ultimate Rare] TDGS-JP044 — FAQ
Is Thought Ruler Archfiend [Ultimate Rare] TDGS-JP044 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Thought Ruler Archfiend [Ultimate Rare] TDGS-JP044 sells for $477 against $15.66 raw: a $462 spread, 30× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($78.72) 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 Thought Ruler Archfiend [Ultimate Rare] TDGS-JP044 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Thought Ruler Archfiend [Ultimate Rare] TDGS-JP044 (YuGiOh Japanese The Duelist Genesis) sells for about $477 versus $15.66 for a raw near-mint copy — a 30× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Thought Ruler Archfiend [Ultimate Rare] TDGS-JP044?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $620, ahead of PSA 10 at $477. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Thought Ruler Archfiend [Ultimate Rare] TDGS-JP044 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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