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Is Medius the Pure [Starlight Rare] DUAD-EN008 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Medius the Pure [Starlight Rare] DUAD-EN008 sells for $748 against $114 raw: a $634 spread, 6.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($569) 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)
- $114
- PSA 10
- $748
- PSA 9
- $569
- Gem premium
- 6.6×
- 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 | $748 | +$609 | +$584 | +$484 |
| PSA 9 | $569 | +$430 | +$405 | +$305 |
| PSA 8 | $260 | +$121 | +$96.46 | −$3.54 |
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% | $614 | +$450 |
| 50% | $659 | +$495 |
| 75% | $704 | +$540 |
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 | $973 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $748 | −$225 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $449 | −$524 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $449 | −$524 | 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 | $748 | $449 | $973 | $449 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $626 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $569 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $260 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $170 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Medius the Pure [Starlight Rare] DUAD-EN008 — FAQ
Is Medius the Pure [Starlight Rare] DUAD-EN008 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Medius the Pure [Starlight Rare] DUAD-EN008 sells for $748 against $114 raw: a $634 spread, 6.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($569) 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 Medius the Pure [Starlight Rare] DUAD-EN008 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Medius the Pure [Starlight Rare] DUAD-EN008 (YuGiOh Duelist's Advance) sells for about $748 versus $114 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.6× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Medius the Pure [Starlight Rare] DUAD-EN008?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $973, ahead of PSA 10 at $748. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Medius the Pure [Starlight Rare] DUAD-EN008 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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