Is Blazing Cartesia, the Virtuous RA04-EN041 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Blazing Cartesia, the Virtuous RA04-EN041 brings $312 versus $114 raw — a $198 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($130) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $114
- PSA 10
- $312
- PSA 9
- $130
- Gem premium
- 2.7×
- 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 | $312 | +$173 | +$148 | +$47.93 |
| PSA 9 | $130 | −$8.94 | −$33.94 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $88.45 | −$50.49 | −$75.49 | −$175 |
Net = sale price − $114 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% | $175 | +$11.53 |
| 50% | $221 | +$57.00 |
| 75% | $266 | +$102 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 19%. 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 | $405 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $312 | −$93.13 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $187 | −$218 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $187 | −$218 | 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 | $312 | $187 | $405 | $187 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $260 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $130 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $88.45 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $45.29 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Blazing Cartesia, the Virtuous RA04-EN041 — FAQ
Is Blazing Cartesia, the Virtuous RA04-EN041 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Blazing Cartesia, the Virtuous RA04-EN041 brings $312 versus $114 raw — a $198 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($130) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Blazing Cartesia, the Virtuous RA04-EN041 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Blazing Cartesia, the Virtuous RA04-EN041 (YuGiOh Quarter Century Stampede) sells for about $312 versus $114 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.7× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Blazing Cartesia, the Virtuous RA04-EN041?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $405, ahead of PSA 10 at $312. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Blazing Cartesia, the Virtuous RA04-EN041 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 Blazing Cartesia, the Virtuous RA04-EN041 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Blazing Cartesia, the Virtuous RA04-EN041 breaks even when it gems about 19% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $130).
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