Is Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning 306-025 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning 306-025 sells for $1,060 against $21.88 raw: a $1,038 spread, 48× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($337) 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)
- $21.88
- PSA 10
- $1,060
- PSA 9
- $337
- Gem premium
- 48×
- 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 | $1,060 | +$1,013 | +$988 | +$888 |
| PSA 9 | $337 | +$290 | +$265 | +$165 |
| PSA 8 | $306 | +$259 | +$234 | +$134 |
Net = sale price − $21.88 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% | $518 | +$446 |
| 50% | $699 | +$627 |
| 75% | $879 | +$808 |
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 | $1,378 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,060 | −$318 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $636 | −$742 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $636 | −$742 | 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 | $1,060 | $636 | $1,378 | $636 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $371 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $337 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $306 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $12.14 |
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Grading Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning 306-025 — FAQ
Is Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning 306-025 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning 306-025 sells for $1,060 against $21.88 raw: a $1,038 spread, 48× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($337) 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 Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning 306-025 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning 306-025 (YuGiOh Japanese Controller of Chaos) sells for about $1,060 versus $21.88 for a raw near-mint copy — a 48× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning 306-025?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,378, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,060. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning 306-025 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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