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Is Spectral, Dragon Ruler of Flickers [Quarter Century Secret Rare] ALIN-EN018 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Spectral, Dragon Ruler of Flickers [Quarter Century Secret Rare] ALIN-EN018 sells for $162 against $22.49 raw: a $139 spread, 7.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($106) 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)
- $22.49
- PSA 10
- $162
- PSA 9
- $106
- Gem premium
- 7.2×
- 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 | $162 | +$114 | +$89.18 | −$10.82 |
| PSA 9 | $106 | +$58.67 | +$33.67 | −$66.33 |
| PSA 8 | $52.63 | +$5.14 | −$19.86 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $22.49 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% | $120 | +$47.55 |
| 50% | $134 | +$61.42 |
| 75% | $148 | +$75.30 |
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 | $210 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $162 | −$48.33 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $97.00 | −$113 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $97.00 | −$113 | 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 | $162 | $97.00 | $210 | $97.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $117 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $106 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $52.63 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $31.61 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Spectral, Dragon Ruler of Flickers [Quarter Century Secret Rare] ALIN-EN018 — FAQ
Is Spectral, Dragon Ruler of Flickers [Quarter Century Secret Rare] ALIN-EN018 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Spectral, Dragon Ruler of Flickers [Quarter Century Secret Rare] ALIN-EN018 sells for $162 against $22.49 raw: a $139 spread, 7.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($106) 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 Spectral, Dragon Ruler of Flickers [Quarter Century Secret Rare] ALIN-EN018 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Spectral, Dragon Ruler of Flickers [Quarter Century Secret Rare] ALIN-EN018 (YuGiOh Alliance Insight) sells for about $162 versus $22.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.2× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Spectral, Dragon Ruler of Flickers [Quarter Century Secret Rare] ALIN-EN018?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $210, ahead of PSA 10 at $162. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Spectral, Dragon Ruler of Flickers [Quarter Century Secret Rare] ALIN-EN018 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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