Is Magician of Faith worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Magician of Faith sells for $570 against $17.44 raw: a $553 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($66.40) 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)
- $17.44
- PSA 10
- $570
- PSA 9
- $66.40
- Gem premium
- 33×
- As of
- Sep 27, 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 | $570 | +$528 | +$503 | +$403 |
| PSA 9 | $66.40 | +$23.96 | −$1.04 | −$101 |
| PSA 8 | $10.50 | −$31.94 | −$56.94 | −$157 |
Net = sale price − $17.44 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% | $192 | +$125 |
| 50% | $318 | +$251 |
| 75% | $444 | +$377 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 0%. 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 | $741 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $570 | −$171 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $342 | −$399 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $342 | −$399 | 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 Magician of Faith — FAQ
Is Magician of Faith worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magician of Faith sells for $570 against $17.44 raw: a $553 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($66.40) 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 Magician of Faith worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Magician of Faith (YuGiOh Japanese Vol.4) sells for about $570 versus $17.44 for a raw near-mint copy — a 33× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magician of Faith ?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $741, ahead of PSA 10 at $570. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Magician of Faith 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 Magician of Faith break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Magician of Faith breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $66.40).
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