Thought Ruler Archfiend TDGS-EN044 (YuGiOh The Duelist Genesis)
Thought Ruler Archfiend TDGS-EN044 from YuGiOh The Duelist Genesis is worth about $25.27 raw (Near Mint) and $131 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $15–$21 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $25.27 | $15 – $21 |
| Lightly Played | $20.22 | $12 – $17 |
| Moderately Played | $15.16 | $9 – $13 |
| Heavily Played | $10.11 | $6 – $9 |
| Damaged | $6.32 | $4 – $5 |
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 | $131 | $79 – $111 |
| PSA 9.5 | $120 | $72 – $102 |
| PSA 9 | $109 | $65 – $93 |
| PSA 8 | $70 | $42 – $59 |
| PSA 7 | $43 | $26 – $36 |
| BGS 10 | $170 | $102 – $144 |
| CGC 10 | $79 | $47 – $67 |
| SGC 10 | $79 | $47 – $67 |
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 | $15–$21 | $0 | $0 | $15–$21 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $25.27 | −$3.35 | −$5.00 | $16.92 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $24.01 | −$2.61 | −$4.00 | $17.40 | 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% | $131 | $71 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $109 | $52 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $70 | $12 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $25 | $-26 |
"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 Thought Ruler Archfiend TDGS-EN044 (YuGiOh The Duelist Genesis) currently trades at $25.27 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.