Is Shadow Tamer SC-25 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Shadow Tamer SC-25 sells for $108 against $16.99 raw: a $91.39 spread, 6.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($84.44) 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)
- $16.99
- PSA 10
- $108
- PSA 9
- $84.44
- Gem premium
- 6.4×
- 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 | $108 | +$66.39 | +$41.39 | −$58.61 |
| PSA 9 | $84.44 | +$42.45 | +$17.45 | −$82.55 |
| PSA 8 | $42.89 | +$0.90 | −$24.10 | −$124 |
Net = sale price − $16.99 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% | $90.42 | +$23.44 |
| 50% | $96.41 | +$29.42 |
| 75% | $102 | +$35.41 |
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 | $141 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $108 | −$32.62 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $65.00 | −$76.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $65.00 | −$76.00 | 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 | $108 | $65.00 | $141 | $65.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $93.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $84.44 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $42.89 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $25.15 |
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Grading Shadow Tamer SC-25 — FAQ
Is Shadow Tamer SC-25 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shadow Tamer SC-25 sells for $108 against $16.99 raw: a $91.39 spread, 6.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($84.44) 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 Shadow Tamer SC-25 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shadow Tamer SC-25 (YuGiOh Japanese Struggle of Chaos) sells for about $108 versus $16.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.4× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shadow Tamer SC-25?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $141, ahead of PSA 10 at $108. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shadow Tamer SC-25 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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