Is Elemental Hero Thunder Giant TLM-JP036 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Elemental Hero Thunder Giant TLM-JP036 sells for $822 against $20.18 raw: a $802 spread, 41× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($101) 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)
- $20.18
- PSA 10
- $822
- PSA 9
- $101
- Gem premium
- 41×
- 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 | $822 | +$777 | +$752 | +$652 |
| PSA 9 | $101 | +$56.21 | +$31.21 | −$68.79 |
| PSA 8 | $50.49 | +$5.31 | −$19.69 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $20.18 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% | $282 | +$211 |
| 50% | $462 | +$391 |
| 75% | $642 | +$572 |
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 | $1,069 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $822 | −$247 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $493 | −$576 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $493 | −$576 | 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 | $822 | $493 | $1,069 | $493 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $112 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $101 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $50.49 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $30.19 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Elemental Hero Thunder Giant TLM-JP036 — FAQ
Is Elemental Hero Thunder Giant TLM-JP036 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Elemental Hero Thunder Giant TLM-JP036 sells for $822 against $20.18 raw: a $802 spread, 41× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($101) 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 Thunder Giant TLM-JP036 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Elemental Hero Thunder Giant TLM-JP036 (YuGiOh Japanese The Lost Millennium) sells for about $822 versus $20.18 for a raw near-mint copy — a 41× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Elemental Hero Thunder Giant TLM-JP036?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,069, ahead of PSA 10 at $822. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Elemental Hero Thunder Giant TLM-JP036 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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