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Goyo Guardian [1st Edition] TDGS-EN042 (YuGiOh The Duelist Genesis)
Goyo Guardian [1st Edition] TDGS-EN042 from YuGiOh The Duelist Genesis is worth about $68.95 raw (Near Mint) and $702 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $41–$59 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $68.95 | $41 – $59 |
| Lightly Played | $55.16 | $33 – $47 |
| Moderately Played | $41.37 | $25 – $35 |
| Heavily Played | $27.58 | $17 – $23 |
| Damaged | $17.24 | $10 – $15 |
Your card’s condition directly affects its trade-in value. Most cards from binders are Lightly Played or better. Estimates based on standard condition discounts.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $702 | $421 – $597 |
| PSA 9.5 | $193 | $116 – $164 |
| PSA 9 | $175 | $105 – $149 |
| PSA 8 | $159 | $95 – $135 |
| PSA 7 | $102 | $61 – $87 |
| BGS 10 | $913 | $548 – $776 |
| CGC 10 | $421 | $253 – $358 |
| SGC 10 | $421 | $253 – $358 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
How to Sell: Compare Your Options
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $41–$59 | $0 | $0 | $41–$59 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $68.95 | −$9.14 | −$5.00 | $54.81 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $65.50 | −$7.13 | −$4.00 | $54.37 | 2–3 wks |
Local buyers found on Trade Into Cash typically pay 60–85% of market value with no fees. eBay: 13.25% final value fee. TCGplayer: 10.89% seller fee. Shipping estimated for standard tracked.
Should You Grade This Card?
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $702 | $566 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $175 | $109 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $159 | $95 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $69 | $12 |
"You Keep" = card value minus grading ($25), shipping (~$18), and eBay fees (13.25%) if you sell the graded card online. Compared against selling raw to a local buyer at ~72.5% of market (midpoint of 60–85%).
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About Goyo Guardian [1st Edition] TDGS-EN042
The Goyo Guardian [1st Edition] TDGS-EN042 from YuGiOh The Duelist Genesis is a Yu-Gi-Oh trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $68.95. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $702. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.