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The Forceful Sentry [1st Edition] MRL-045 (YuGiOh Magic Ruler)
The Forceful Sentry [1st Edition] MRL-045 from YuGiOh Magic Ruler is worth about $16.74 raw (Near Mint) and $224 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $10–$14 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $16.74 | $10 – $14 |
| Lightly Played | $13.39 | $8 – $11 |
| Moderately Played | $10.04 | $6 – $9 |
| Heavily Played | $6.70 | $4 – $6 |
| Damaged | $4.18 | $3 – $4 |
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 | $224 | $134 – $190 |
| PSA 9.5 | $59 | $35 – $50 |
| PSA 9 | $54 | $32 – $46 |
| PSA 8 | $32 | $19 – $27 |
| PSA 7 | $18 | $11 – $16 |
| BGS 10 | $291 | $175 – $247 |
| CGC 10 | $134 | $80 – $114 |
| SGC 10 | $134 | $80 – $114 |
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 | $10–$14 | $0 | $0 | $10–$14 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $16.74 | −$2.22 | −$5.00 | $9.52 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $15.90 | −$1.73 | −$4.00 | $10.17 | 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% | $224 | $151 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $54 | $-1 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $32 | $-20 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $17 | $-33 |
"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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The The Forceful Sentry [1st Edition] MRL-045 (YuGiOh Magic Ruler) currently trades at $16.74 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.