Is Metamorphosis 301-038 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Metamorphosis 301-038 sells for $534 against $9.80 raw: a $525 spread, 55× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.71) 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)
- $9.80
- PSA 10
- $534
- PSA 9
- $48.71
- Gem premium
- 55×
- 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 | $534 | +$500 | +$475 | +$375 |
| PSA 9 | $48.71 | +$13.91 | −$11.09 | −$111 |
| PSA 8 | $26.85 | −$7.95 | −$32.95 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $9.80 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% | $170 | +$110 |
| 50% | $292 | +$232 |
| 75% | $413 | +$353 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. 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 | $695 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $534 | −$161 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $321 | −$374 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $214 | −$481 | 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 Metamorphosis 301-038 — FAQ
Is Metamorphosis 301-038 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Metamorphosis 301-038 sells for $534 against $9.80 raw: a $525 spread, 55× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.71) 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 Metamorphosis 301-038 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Metamorphosis 301-038 (YuGiOh Japanese The New Ruler) sells for about $534 versus $9.80 for a raw near-mint copy — a 55× premium as of Nov 8, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Metamorphosis 301-038?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $695, ahead of PSA 10 at $534. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Metamorphosis 301-038 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 Metamorphosis 301-038 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Metamorphosis 301-038 breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $48.71).
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