Is Dragon Fire worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3.6× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Dragon Fire sells for $242 against $66.64 raw: a $175 spread, 3.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($70.12) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $66.64
- PSA 10
- $242
- PSA 9
- $70.12
- Gem premium
- 3.6×
- As of
- Aug 9, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $242 | +$150 | +$125 | +$24.90 |
| PSA 9 | $70.12 | −$21.52 | −$46.52 | −$147 |
| PSA 8 | $57.12 | −$34.52 | −$59.52 | −$160 |
Net = sale price − $66.64 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $113 | −$3.67 |
| 50% | $156 | +$39.19 |
| 75% | $199 | +$82.05 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 27%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $242 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $80.02 | −$162 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $242 | $80.02 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $89.99 | — |
| 9 | $70.12 | — | $73.00 |
| 8 | $57.12 | — | — |
| 6 | $50.00 | — | — |
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Grading Dragon Fire — FAQ
Is Dragon Fire worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dragon Fire sells for $242 against $66.64 raw: a $175 spread, 3.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($70.12) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Dragon Fire worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dragon Fire (Challenge Promos 1/C1) sells for about $242 versus $66.64 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.6× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dragon Fire?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $242, ahead of CGC 10 at $80.02. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dragon Fire need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
What gem rate makes grading Dragon Fire break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dragon Fire breaks even when it gems about 27% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $70.12).
Is your Lorcana card centered well enough to grade?
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