Is Dark Dragonite worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dark Dragonite sells for $13,305 against $404 raw: a $12,901 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,510) 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)
- $404
- PSA 10
- $13,305
- PSA 9
- $1,510
- Gem premium
- 33×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $13,305 | +$12,876 | +$12,851 | +$12,751 |
| PSA 9 | $1,510 | +$1,081 | +$1,056 | +$956 |
| PSA 8 | $707 | +$278 | +$253 | +$153 |
Net = sale price − $404 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% | $4,459 | +$4,005 |
| 50% | $7,408 | +$6,954 |
| 75% | $10,357 | +$9,903 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $13,305 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $2,650 | −$10,655 | 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 | SGC | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $4,499 | $701 | — | — | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $481 | $391 | $500 | — | — |
| 9 | $625 | $290 | $400 | $550 | $1,500 | $108 |
| 8.5 | $199 | $232 | $319 | $101 | $350 | — |
| 8 | $325 | $247 | $145 | $106 | $766 | $191 |
| 7.5 | $200 | $157 | $146 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $228 | $51.68 | $104 | $57.50 | $340 | $168 |
| 6.5 | $109 | $90.19 | $70.00 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $148 | $96.91 | $46.00 | $93.58 | $110 | — |
| 5.5 | $115 | $83.25 | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | $121 | $86.24 | $310 | $150 | — | — |
| 4.5 | — | $83.41 | $40.00 | — | $144 | — |
| 4 | $99.51 | $46.95 | — | — | — | — |
| 3.5 | — | $26.86 | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | $48.16 | $39.98 | — | $36.00 | $180 | $98.04 |
| 2.5 | — | — | $45.00 | — | — | — |
| 2 | $33.22 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.5 | $237 | $70.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 1 | $152 | $75.72 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Dark Dragonite — FAQ
Is Dark Dragonite worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dark Dragonite sells for $13,305 against $404 raw: a $12,901 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,510) 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 Dragonite worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dark Dragonite (Team Rocket 5/82) sells for about $13,305 versus $404 for a raw near-mint copy — a 33× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dark Dragonite?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $13,305, ahead of CGC 10 at $2,650. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dark Dragonite 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.
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