Is Dark Dugtrio worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dark Dugtrio sells for $343 against $14.50 raw: a $328 spread, 24× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.03) 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)
- $14.50
- PSA 10
- $343
- PSA 9
- $45.03
- Gem premium
- 24×
- As of
- Aug 10, 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 | $343 | +$303 | +$278 | +$178 |
| PSA 9 | $45.03 | +$5.53 | −$19.47 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $36.20 | −$3.30 | −$28.30 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $14.50 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% | $119 | +$54.90 |
| 50% | $194 | +$129 |
| 75% | $268 | +$204 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 7%. 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 | $343 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $118 | −$224 | 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 | BGS | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $136 | $41.87 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $33.58 | $60.00 | — |
| 9 | $19.75 | $24.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $23.07 | $19.99 | — |
| 8 | $25.54 | $20.00 | $8.50 | — |
| 7 | $9.94 | $10.00 | — | — |
| 6 | $5.00 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $10.99 | — | — | — |
| 4 | $6.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading Dark Dugtrio — FAQ
Is Dark Dugtrio worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dark Dugtrio sells for $343 against $14.50 raw: a $328 spread, 24× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.03) 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 Dark Dugtrio worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dark Dugtrio (Team Rocket 23/82) sells for about $343 versus $14.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 24× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dark Dugtrio?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $343, ahead of CGC 10 at $118. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dark Dugtrio 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 Dark Dugtrio break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dark Dugtrio breaks even when it gems about 7% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $45.03).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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