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Thought Ruler Archfiend [1st Edition] TDGS-EN044 (YuGiOh The Duelist Genesis)
Thought Ruler Archfiend [1st Edition] TDGS-EN044 from YuGiOh The Duelist Genesis is worth about $118.86 raw (Near Mint) and $720 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $71–$101 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $118.86 | $71 – $101 |
| Lightly Played | $95.09 | $57 – $81 |
| Moderately Played | $71.32 | $43 – $61 |
| Heavily Played | $47.54 | $29 – $40 |
| Damaged | $29.71 | $18 – $25 |
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 | $720 | $432 – $612 |
| PSA 9.5 | $660 | $396 – $561 |
| PSA 9 | $600 | $360 – $510 |
| PSA 8 | $16 | $9 – $13 |
| PSA 7 | $12 | $7 – $10 |
| BGS 10 | $936 | $562 – $796 |
| CGC 10 | $432 | $259 – $367 |
| SGC 10 | $432 | $259 – $367 |
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 | $71–$101 | $0 | $0 | $71–$101 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $118.86 | −$15.75 | −$0.00 | $103.11 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $112.92 | −$12.30 | −$0.00 | $100.62 | 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% | $720 | $582 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $600 | $478 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $16 | $-35 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $119 | $60 |
"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 Thought Ruler Archfiend [1st Edition] TDGS-EN044
The Thought Ruler Archfiend [1st Edition] TDGS-EN044 from YuGiOh The Duelist Genesis is a Yu-Gi-Oh trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $118.86. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $720. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.