Yu-Gi-Oh! values & PSA 10 prices
Yu-Gi-Oh! grading is dominated by 1st Edition LOB (Legend of Blue Eyes White Dragon) and other vintage 2002–2003 sets. Modern secret rares from Ghosts From the Past and 25th Anniversary sets are the current chase. Live comps update daily.
Chase cards by set
Vintage 1st Edition (2002–2003)
Modern secret rares
25th Anniversary & promos
God Cards & sealed chase
Set-by-set price guides
Grading notes for Yu-Gi-Oh!
Yu-Gi-Oh! is a PSA-first market. BGS grades exist but rarely command a premium over PSA 10. Vintage LOB and MRD cards are notoriously off-center — the PSA 10 rate on 1st Edition Blue-Eyes is under 3%. Print lines and back-scratches from playing are the most common graders' notes. Always factor $25 grading + 13% sale fee into the ROI math on the card page.
Yu-Gi-Oh! grading FAQ
How much is a 1st Edition Blue-Eyes White Dragon worth?
PSA 10 1st Edition LOB Blue-Eyes White Dragons have sold for $500,000+. PSA 9 copies trade in the $10,000–$25,000 range. Raw copies with clean corners and centering are the ideal grading candidate — see live comps on the card page.
Are modern Yu-Gi-Oh! cards worth grading?
Secret rares of meta staples (Ash Blossom, Maxx C, Accesscode Talker) show consistent PSA 10 premiums, especially early prints. Most commons and normal rares are not worth grading.
Which grading company should I use for Yu-Gi-Oh!?
PSA has the strongest resale market for Yu-Gi-Oh! across both vintage and modern. CGC is growing but still trades at a discount. BGS is uncommon for this game.
Are Yu-Gi-Oh! God Cards worth grading?
The original limited-edition God Cards (GBI-001/002/003 promos) are absolutely worth grading — PSA 10 copies sell for $2,000–$5,000+ depending on the god and market conditions.