Is Lightning Dragon worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lightning Dragon sells for $122 against $0.34 raw: a $122 spread, 360× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($57.51) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.34
- PSA 10
- $122
- PSA 9
- $57.51
- Gem premium
- 360×
- As of
- Nov 6, 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 | $122 | +$96.90 | +$71.90 | −$28.10 |
| PSA 9 | $57.51 | +$32.17 | +$7.17 | −$92.83 |
Net = sale price − $0.34 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% | $73.69 | +$23.35 |
| 50% | $89.88 | +$39.53 |
| 75% | $106 | +$55.72 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $196 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| BGS 10 | $193 | −$3.09 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $109 | −$87.06 | 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.
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Grading Lightning Dragon — FAQ
Is Lightning Dragon worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lightning Dragon sells for $122 against $0.34 raw: a $122 spread, 360× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($57.51) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Lightning Dragon worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lightning Dragon (Adventure on Kami's Island OP15-077) sells for about $122 versus $0.34 for a raw near-mint copy — a 360× premium as of Nov 6, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lightning Dragon?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $196, ahead of BGS 10 at $193. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lightning Dragon need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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.
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