Is Dark Magician RA04-EN001 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Dark Magician RA04-EN001 brings $140 versus $48.17 raw — a $91.72 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($53.25) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $48.17
- PSA 10
- $140
- PSA 9
- $53.25
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 | $140 | +$66.72 | +$41.72 | −$58.28 |
| PSA 9 | $53.25 | −$19.92 | −$44.92 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $32.76 | −$40.41 | −$65.41 | −$165 |
Net = sale price − $48.17 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% | $74.91 | −$23.26 |
| 50% | $96.57 | −$1.60 |
| 75% | $118 | +$20.06 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 52%. 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 | $182 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $140 | −$42.11 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $84.00 | −$98.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $76.00 | −$106 | 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 | $140 | $76.00 | $182 | $84.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $59.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $53.25 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $32.76 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $15.79 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Dark Magician RA04-EN001 — FAQ
Is Dark Magician RA04-EN001 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dark Magician RA04-EN001 brings $140 versus $48.17 raw — a $91.72 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($53.25) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Dark Magician RA04-EN001 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dark Magician RA04-EN001 (YuGiOh Quarter Century Stampede) sells for about $140 versus $48.17 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.9× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dark Magician RA04-EN001?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $182, ahead of PSA 10 at $140. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dark Magician RA04-EN001 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 Dark Magician RA04-EN001 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dark Magician RA04-EN001 breaks even when it gems about 52% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $53.25).
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