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Is Fire Formation - Tenki [Quarter Century Secret Rare] RA04-EN201 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Fire Formation - Tenki [Quarter Century Secret Rare] RA04-EN201 sells for $122 against $15.25 raw: a $107 spread, 8.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($74.85) 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)
- $15.25
- PSA 10
- $122
- PSA 9
- $74.85
- Gem premium
- 8.0×
- 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 | $122 | +$82.00 | +$57.00 | −$43.00 |
| PSA 9 | $74.85 | +$34.60 | +$9.60 | −$90.40 |
| PSA 8 | $38.58 | −$1.67 | −$26.67 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $15.25 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% | $86.70 | +$21.45 |
| 50% | $98.55 | +$33.30 |
| 75% | $110 | +$45.15 |
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 | $159 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $122 | −$36.75 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $73.00 | −$86.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $73.00 | −$86.00 | 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 | $122 | $73.00 | $159 | $73.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $82.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $74.85 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $38.58 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $22.29 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Fire Formation - Tenki [Quarter Century Secret Rare] RA04-EN201 — FAQ
Is Fire Formation - Tenki [Quarter Century Secret Rare] RA04-EN201 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Fire Formation - Tenki [Quarter Century Secret Rare] RA04-EN201 sells for $122 against $15.25 raw: a $107 spread, 8.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($74.85) 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 Fire Formation - Tenki [Quarter Century Secret Rare] RA04-EN201 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Fire Formation - Tenki [Quarter Century Secret Rare] RA04-EN201 (YuGiOh Quarter Century Stampede) sells for about $122 versus $15.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.0× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Fire Formation - Tenki [Quarter Century Secret Rare] RA04-EN201?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $159, ahead of PSA 10 at $122. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Fire Formation - Tenki [Quarter Century Secret Rare] RA04-EN201 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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