Mirror Force MRD-143 1st Edition Price (Metal Raiders) & PSA 10 Worth
Mirror Force (1st Edition MRD) (#MRD-143, Metal Raiders (2002 NA)) trades at $285.00 Raw Near Mint (€245.00 EUR), $1,150 in PSA 9 Mint, and $5,400 in PSA 10 Gem Mint (18.9x multiplier) — yielding +$4,401 net grading profit after PSA service fees and 12.5% seller commission.
| Condition / Slab Tier | Multiplier / Pop | Market Value (USD) | Cardmarket (EUR) | Net Seller Payout (-12.5%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw Near Mint (NM 7–8) | 100% of Near Mint | $285.00 | €245.00 | $249.38 |
| Raw Lightly Played (LP 5–6) | 78% of Near Mint | $222.30 | €191.10 | $194.51 |
| Raw Moderately Played (MP 4) | 55% of Near Mint | $156.75 | €134.75 | $137.16 |
| Raw Heavily Played (HP 2–3) | 38% of Near Mint | $108.30 | €93.10 | $94.76 |
| Raw Damaged (DMG 1) | 25% of Near Mint | $71.25 | €61.25 | $62.34 |
| PSA 8 NM-Mint Slab | 1.54x Raw NM | $440.00 | €400 | $385.00 |
| PSA 9 Mint Slab | 4.04x Raw · Pop 340 | $1,150.00 | €1,047 | $1,006.25 |
| PSA 10 Gem Mint Slab | 18.9x Raw · Pop 84 (4.8% Gem Rate) | $5,400.00 | €4,914 | $4,725.00 |
Should You Grade Mirror Force (1st Edition MRD) #MRD-143? (PSA Fee Tier ROI Matrix)
Gem Mint Conversion Rate: 4.8%| PSA Service Tier | All-In Cost Basis | PSA 9 Net Profit | PSA 10 Net Profit | Submission Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Value Bulk ($25 + $14 Ship) | $324.00 | +$682.25 | +$4,401 (+1358.3%) | GRADE |
| PSA Regular ($75 + $14 Ship) | $374.00 | +$632.25 | +$4,351 (+1163.4%) | GRADE |
| PSA Express ($129 + $14 Ship) | $428.00 | +$578.25 | +$4,297 (+1004%) | GRADE |
As the most iconic competitive Trap Card of the 2002 Yu-Gi-Oh! era, almost every 1st Edition Metal Raiders Mirror Force (MRD-143) was played unsleeved on playground tables. Consequently, only 84 PSA 10 copies exist worldwide, pricing PSA 10 Gem Mint slabs at $5,400 against $285 Raw NM.
Inspect the magenta Trap border for edge chipping and back scuffing before submitting.
Pull Rate: 1 in 240 Metal Raiders Booster Packs. At $380/pack, pulling one copy costs an average of $91,200 in sealed packs vs buying Raw NM directly for $285.00.
Top-to-bottom centering shifts and gold-foil name stamp fading ("No Name" or "Faded" factory variants command bonus premiums).
- Check "1st Edition" text alignment on left side below artwork box + Gold Anubis square stamp.
Compare Mirror Force (1st Edition MRD) Against Other Metal Raiders (2002 NA) Chase Cards
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Frequently Asked Questions: Mirror Force (1st Edition MRD) #MRD-143
Why is 1st Edition MRD-143 Mirror Force worth $5,400 in PSA 10?
Because Mirror Force was a mandatory 1-of staple in every tournament deck from 2002 to 2005, pack-fresh unplayed 1st Edition copies are extraordinarily scarce (PSA 10 Pop 84).
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