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Is VWXYZ-Dragon Catapult Cannon [Ultimate Rare] EEN-JP031 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 VWXYZ-Dragon Catapult Cannon [Ultimate Rare] EEN-JP031 sells for $255 against $10.60 raw: a $244 spread, 24× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.15) 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)
- $10.60
- PSA 10
- $255
- PSA 9
- $51.15
- Gem premium
- 24×
- 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 | $255 | +$219 | +$194 | +$94.40 |
| PSA 9 | $51.15 | +$15.55 | −$9.45 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $20.94 | −$14.66 | −$39.66 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $10.60 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% | $102 | +$41.51 |
| 50% | $153 | +$92.47 |
| 75% | $204 | +$143 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 | $332 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $255 | −$77.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $153 | −$179 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $153 | −$179 | 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 | $255 | $153 | $332 | $153 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $56.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $51.15 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $20.94 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $15.55 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading VWXYZ-Dragon Catapult Cannon [Ultimate Rare] EEN-JP031 — FAQ
Is VWXYZ-Dragon Catapult Cannon [Ultimate Rare] EEN-JP031 worth grading?
A PSA 10 VWXYZ-Dragon Catapult Cannon [Ultimate Rare] EEN-JP031 sells for $255 against $10.60 raw: a $244 spread, 24× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.15) 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 VWXYZ-Dragon Catapult Cannon [Ultimate Rare] EEN-JP031 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 VWXYZ-Dragon Catapult Cannon [Ultimate Rare] EEN-JP031 (YuGiOh Japanese Elemental Energy) sells for about $255 versus $10.60 for a raw near-mint copy — a 24× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for VWXYZ-Dragon Catapult Cannon [Ultimate Rare] EEN-JP031?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $332, ahead of PSA 10 at $255. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does VWXYZ-Dragon Catapult Cannon [Ultimate Rare] EEN-JP031 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 VWXYZ-Dragon Catapult Cannon [Ultimate Rare] EEN-JP031 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting VWXYZ-Dragon Catapult Cannon [Ultimate Rare] EEN-JP031 breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $51.15).
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