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Is Inferno Fire Blast [Ultimate Rare] SOD-JP042 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Inferno Fire Blast [Ultimate Rare] SOD-JP042 sells for $126 against $17.25 raw: a $109 spread, 7.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($85.73) 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)
- $17.25
- PSA 10
- $126
- PSA 9
- $85.73
- Gem premium
- 7.3×
- As of
- Nov 8, 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 | $126 | +$83.97 | +$58.97 | −$41.03 |
| PSA 9 | $85.73 | +$43.48 | +$18.48 | −$81.52 |
| PSA 8 | $43.47 | +$1.22 | −$23.78 | −$124 |
Net = sale price − $17.25 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% | $95.85 | +$28.60 |
| 50% | $106 | +$38.72 |
| 75% | $116 | +$48.85 |
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 | $164 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $126 | −$37.78 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $76.00 | −$88.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $50.00 | −$114 | 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.
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Grading Inferno Fire Blast [Ultimate Rare] SOD-JP042 — FAQ
Is Inferno Fire Blast [Ultimate Rare] SOD-JP042 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Inferno Fire Blast [Ultimate Rare] SOD-JP042 sells for $126 against $17.25 raw: a $109 spread, 7.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($85.73) 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 Inferno Fire Blast [Ultimate Rare] SOD-JP042 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Inferno Fire Blast [Ultimate Rare] SOD-JP042 (YuGiOh Japanese Soul of the Duelist) sells for about $126 versus $17.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.3× premium as of Nov 8, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Inferno Fire Blast [Ultimate Rare] SOD-JP042?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $164, ahead of PSA 10 at $126. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Inferno Fire Blast [Ultimate Rare] SOD-JP042 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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