Is Diabellstar the Black Witch RA04-EN047 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Diabellstar the Black Witch RA04-EN047 brings $223 versus $97.50 raw — a $126 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($81.39) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $97.50
- PSA 10
- $223
- PSA 9
- $81.39
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- 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 | $223 | +$101 | +$75.99 | −$24.01 |
| PSA 9 | $81.39 | −$41.11 | −$66.11 | −$166 |
| PSA 8 | $60.00 | −$62.50 | −$87.50 | −$188 |
Net = sale price − $97.50 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% | $117 | −$30.58 |
| 50% | $152 | +$4.94 |
| 75% | $188 | +$40.47 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 47%. 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 | $291 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $223 | −$67.51 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $134 | −$157 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $134 | −$157 | 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 | $223 | $134 | $291 | $134 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $90.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $81.39 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $60.00 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $60.00 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Diabellstar the Black Witch RA04-EN047 — FAQ
Is Diabellstar the Black Witch RA04-EN047 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Diabellstar the Black Witch RA04-EN047 brings $223 versus $97.50 raw — a $126 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($81.39) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Diabellstar the Black Witch RA04-EN047 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Diabellstar the Black Witch RA04-EN047 (YuGiOh Quarter Century Stampede) sells for about $223 versus $97.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.3× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Diabellstar the Black Witch RA04-EN047?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $291, ahead of PSA 10 at $223. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Diabellstar the Black Witch RA04-EN047 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 Diabellstar the Black Witch RA04-EN047 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Diabellstar the Black Witch RA04-EN047 breaks even when it gems about 47% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $81.39).
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