Is Asura Priest MA-23 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Asura Priest MA-23 sells for $487 against $7.32 raw: a $480 spread, 67× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.34) 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)
- $7.32
- PSA 10
- $487
- PSA 9
- $43.34
- Gem premium
- 67×
- 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 | $487 | +$455 | +$430 | +$330 |
| PSA 9 | $43.34 | +$11.02 | −$13.98 | −$114 |
| PSA 8 | $24.45 | −$7.87 | −$32.87 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $7.32 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% | $154 | +$96.91 |
| 50% | $265 | +$208 |
| 75% | $376 | +$319 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $633 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $487 | −$146 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $292 | −$341 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $292 | −$341 | 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 | $487 | $292 | $633 | $292 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $48.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $43.34 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $24.45 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $12.91 |
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Grading Asura Priest MA-23 — FAQ
Is Asura Priest MA-23 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Asura Priest MA-23 sells for $487 against $7.32 raw: a $480 spread, 67× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.34) 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 Asura Priest MA-23 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Asura Priest MA-23 (YuGiOh Japanese Mythological Age) sells for about $487 versus $7.32 for a raw near-mint copy — a 67× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Asura Priest MA-23?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $633, ahead of PSA 10 at $487. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Asura Priest MA-23 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 Asura Priest MA-23 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Asura Priest MA-23 breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $43.34).
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