![Ultimate Tyranno [Ultimate Rare] POTD-JP020 (YuGiOh Japanese Power of the Duelist) — is it worth grading?](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/I9YAAeSwQKZqNLFD/s-l1600.jpg)
Is Ultimate Tyranno [Ultimate Rare] POTD-JP020 worth grading?
Yu-Gi-Oh! · YuGiOh Japanese Power of the Duelist · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ultimate Tyranno [Ultimate Rare] POTD-JP020 sells for $581 against $15.68 raw: a $565 spread, 37× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($62.95) 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)
- $15.68
- PSA 10
- $581
- PSA 9
- $62.95
- Gem premium
- 37×
- 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 | $581 | +$540 | +$515 | +$415 |
| PSA 9 | $62.95 | +$22.27 | −$2.73 | −$103 |
| PSA 8 | $40.79 | +$0.11 | −$24.89 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $15.68 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% | $192 | +$127 |
| 50% | $322 | +$256 |
| 75% | $451 | +$386 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 | $755 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $581 | −$174 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $349 | −$406 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $349 | −$406 | 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 | $581 | $349 | $755 | $349 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $69.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $62.95 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $40.79 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $23.75 |
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other YuGiOh Japanese Power of the Duelist cards worth checking
Full set checklist →
![Destiny HERO - Dogma [Ultimate Rare] POTD-JP014 YuGiOh Japanese Power of the Duelist card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/gR8AAeSw0iNqRdK9/s-l500.jpg)
![Neo-Spacian Dark Panther [Ultimate Rare] POTD-JP005 YuGiOh Japanese Power of the Duelist card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/x4UAAOSwMmtnF4mX/s-l500.jpg)
![Neo-Spacian Aqua Dolphin [Ultimate Rare] POTD-JP003 YuGiOh Japanese Power of the Duelist card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/q~gAAeSw-4NqWAgS/s-l500.jpg)
![Destiny HERO - Double Dude [Ultimate Rare] POTD-JP012 YuGiOh Japanese Power of the Duelist card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/KKkAAeSw4VVqT8BE/s-l500.jpg)
![Elemental HERO Dark Neos [Ultimate Rare] POTD-JP033 YuGiOh Japanese Power of the Duelist card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/M7QAAeSwYttqWDmP/s-l500.jpg)
Grading Ultimate Tyranno [Ultimate Rare] POTD-JP020 — FAQ
Is Ultimate Tyranno [Ultimate Rare] POTD-JP020 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ultimate Tyranno [Ultimate Rare] POTD-JP020 sells for $581 against $15.68 raw: a $565 spread, 37× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($62.95) 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 Ultimate Tyranno [Ultimate Rare] POTD-JP020 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ultimate Tyranno [Ultimate Rare] POTD-JP020 (YuGiOh Japanese Power of the Duelist) sells for about $581 versus $15.68 for a raw near-mint copy — a 37× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ultimate Tyranno [Ultimate Rare] POTD-JP020?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $755, ahead of PSA 10 at $581. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ultimate Tyranno [Ultimate Rare] POTD-JP020 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 Ultimate Tyranno [Ultimate Rare] POTD-JP020 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ultimate Tyranno [Ultimate Rare] POTD-JP020 breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $62.95).
Is your Yu-Gi-Oh! card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
Check my card free