Is Mask of Darkness worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mask of Darkness sells for $762 against $16.38 raw: a $745 spread, 47× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.96) 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)
- $16.38
- PSA 10
- $762
- PSA 9
- $56.96
- Gem premium
- 47×
- 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 | $762 | +$720 | +$695 | +$595 |
| PSA 9 | $56.96 | +$15.58 | −$9.42 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $30.56 | −$10.82 | −$35.82 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $16.38 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% | $233 | +$167 |
| 50% | $409 | +$343 |
| 75% | $586 | +$519 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 | $990 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $762 | −$228 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $457 | −$533 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $457 | −$533 | 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 | $762 | $457 | $990 | $457 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $63.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $56.96 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $30.56 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $16.96 |
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Grading Mask of Darkness — FAQ
Is Mask of Darkness worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mask of Darkness sells for $762 against $16.38 raw: a $745 spread, 47× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.96) 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 Mask of Darkness worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mask of Darkness (YuGiOh Japanese Vol.4) sells for about $762 versus $16.38 for a raw near-mint copy — a 47× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mask of Darkness ?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $990, ahead of PSA 10 at $762. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mask of Darkness 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 Mask of Darkness break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mask of Darkness breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $56.96).
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