Is Final Flame worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Final Flame sells for $1,065 against $30.39 raw: a $1,034 spread, 35× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($67.66) 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)
- $30.39
- PSA 10
- $1,065
- PSA 9
- $67.66
- Gem premium
- 35×
- 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 | $1,065 | +$1,009 | +$984 | +$884 |
| PSA 9 | $67.66 | +$12.27 | −$12.73 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $40.23 | −$15.16 | −$40.16 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $30.39 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% | $317 | +$236 |
| 50% | $566 | +$486 |
| 75% | $815 | +$735 |
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 | $1,384 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,065 | −$319 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $639 | −$745 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $639 | −$745 | 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 | $1,065 | $639 | $1,384 | $639 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $74.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $67.66 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $40.23 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $23.38 |
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Grading Final Flame — FAQ
Is Final Flame worth grading?
A PSA 10 Final Flame sells for $1,065 against $30.39 raw: a $1,034 spread, 35× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($67.66) 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 Final Flame worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Final Flame (YuGiOh Japanese Vol.2) sells for about $1,065 versus $30.39 for a raw near-mint copy — a 35× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Final Flame ?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,384, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,065. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Final Flame 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 Final Flame break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Final Flame breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $67.66).
Is your Yu-Gi-Oh! card centered well enough to grade?
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