Is Zombyra the Dark SY2-019 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 52× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Zombyra the Dark SY2-019 sells for $260 against $5.00 raw: a $255 spread, 52× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.85) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.00
- PSA 10
- $260
- PSA 9
- $24.85
- Gem premium
- 52×
- 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 | $260 | +$230 | +$205 | +$105 |
| PSA 9 | $24.85 | −$5.15 | −$30.15 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $16.15 | −$13.85 | −$38.85 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $5.00 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% | $83.54 | +$28.54 |
| 50% | $142 | +$87.24 |
| 75% | $201 | +$146 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 13%. 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 | $338 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $260 | −$78.38 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $156 | −$182 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $156 | −$182 | 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 | $260 | $156 | $338 | $156 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $27.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $24.85 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $16.15 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $7.40 |
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Grading Zombyra the Dark SY2-019 — FAQ
Is Zombyra the Dark SY2-019 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Zombyra the Dark SY2-019 sells for $260 against $5.00 raw: a $255 spread, 52× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.85) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Zombyra the Dark SY2-019 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Zombyra the Dark SY2-019 (YuGiOh Japanese Structure Deck: Yugi Volume 2) sells for about $260 versus $5.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 52× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Zombyra the Dark SY2-019?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $338, ahead of PSA 10 at $260. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Zombyra the Dark SY2-019 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 Zombyra the Dark SY2-019 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Zombyra the Dark SY2-019 breaks even when it gems about 13% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $24.85).
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