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Is Shaddoll Fusion [Quarter Century Secret Rare] RA04-EN231 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Shaddoll Fusion [Quarter Century Secret Rare] RA04-EN231 sells for $312 against $46.02 raw: a $266 spread, 6.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($229) 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)
- $46.02
- PSA 10
- $312
- PSA 9
- $229
- Gem premium
- 6.8×
- 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 | +$241 | +$216 | +$116 |
| PSA 9 | $229 | +$158 | +$133 | +$32.70 |
| PSA 8 | $108 | +$36.60 | +$11.60 | −$88.40 |
Net = sale price − $46.02 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% | $250 | +$154 |
| 50% | $270 | +$174 |
| 75% | $291 | +$195 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $406 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $312 | −$93.97 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $187 | −$219 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $187 | −$219 | 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 | $406 | $187 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $252 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $229 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $108 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $68.11 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Shaddoll Fusion [Quarter Century Secret Rare] RA04-EN231 — FAQ
Is Shaddoll Fusion [Quarter Century Secret Rare] RA04-EN231 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shaddoll Fusion [Quarter Century Secret Rare] RA04-EN231 sells for $312 against $46.02 raw: a $266 spread, 6.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($229) 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 Shaddoll Fusion [Quarter Century Secret Rare] RA04-EN231 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shaddoll Fusion [Quarter Century Secret Rare] RA04-EN231 (YuGiOh Quarter Century Stampede) sells for about $312 versus $46.02 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.8× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shaddoll Fusion [Quarter Century Secret Rare] RA04-EN231?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $406, ahead of PSA 10 at $312. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shaddoll Fusion [Quarter Century Secret Rare] RA04-EN231 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.
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