Is Elemental HERO Flare Neos POTD-JP032 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Elemental HERO Flare Neos POTD-JP032 sells for $629 against $16.56 raw: a $613 spread, 38× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($87.62) 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)
- $16.56
- PSA 10
- $629
- PSA 9
- $87.62
- Gem premium
- 38×
- 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 | $629 | +$588 | +$563 | +$463 |
| PSA 9 | $87.62 | +$46.06 | +$21.06 | −$78.94 |
| PSA 8 | $44.31 | +$2.75 | −$22.25 | −$122 |
Net = sale price − $16.56 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% | $223 | +$156 |
| 50% | $358 | +$292 |
| 75% | $494 | +$427 |
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 | $818 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $629 | −$189 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $377 | −$441 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $377 | −$441 | 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 | $629 | $377 | $818 | $377 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $96.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $87.62 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $44.31 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $26.09 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Elemental HERO Flare Neos POTD-JP032 — FAQ
Is Elemental HERO Flare Neos POTD-JP032 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Elemental HERO Flare Neos POTD-JP032 sells for $629 against $16.56 raw: a $613 spread, 38× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($87.62) 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 Elemental HERO Flare Neos POTD-JP032 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Elemental HERO Flare Neos POTD-JP032 (YuGiOh Japanese Power of the Duelist) sells for about $629 versus $16.56 for a raw near-mint copy — a 38× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Elemental HERO Flare Neos POTD-JP032?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $818, ahead of PSA 10 at $629. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Elemental HERO Flare Neos POTD-JP032 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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