Is Mystic Swordsman LV6 RDS-JP008 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mystic Swordsman LV6 RDS-JP008 sells for $526 against $13.99 raw: a $512 spread, 38× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($60.14) 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)
- $13.99
- PSA 10
- $526
- PSA 9
- $60.14
- 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 | $526 | +$487 | +$462 | +$362 |
| PSA 9 | $60.14 | +$21.15 | −$3.85 | −$104 |
| PSA 8 | $31.98 | −$7.01 | −$32.01 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $13.99 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% | $177 | +$113 |
| 50% | $293 | +$229 |
| 75% | $410 | +$346 |
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 | $684 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $526 | −$158 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $316 | −$368 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $316 | −$368 | 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 | $526 | $316 | $684 | $316 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $66.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $60.14 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $31.98 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $17.91 |
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Grading Mystic Swordsman LV6 RDS-JP008 — FAQ
Is Mystic Swordsman LV6 RDS-JP008 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mystic Swordsman LV6 RDS-JP008 sells for $526 against $13.99 raw: a $512 spread, 38× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($60.14) 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 Mystic Swordsman LV6 RDS-JP008 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mystic Swordsman LV6 RDS-JP008 (YuGiOh Japanese Rise of Destiny) sells for about $526 versus $13.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 38× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mystic Swordsman LV6 RDS-JP008?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $684, ahead of PSA 10 at $526. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mystic Swordsman LV6 RDS-JP008 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 Mystic Swordsman LV6 RDS-JP008 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mystic Swordsman LV6 RDS-JP008 breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $60.14).
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