Is Dark Dragonite worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dark Dragonite sells for $26,480 against $532 raw: a $25,949 spread, 50× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,019) 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)
- $532
- PSA 10
- $26,480
- PSA 9
- $2,019
- Gem premium
- 50×
- As of
- Nov 13, 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 | $26,480 | +$25,924 | +$25,899 | +$25,799 |
| PSA 9 | $2,019 | +$1,462 | +$1,437 | +$1,337 |
| PSA 8 | $988 | +$431 | +$406 | +$306 |
Net = sale price − $532 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% | $8,134 | +$7,553 |
| 50% | $14,249 | +$13,668 |
| 75% | $20,365 | +$19,783 |
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 | $17,526 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,165 | −$16,361 | 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 Dark Dragonite — FAQ
Is Dark Dragonite worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dark Dragonite sells for $26,480 against $532 raw: a $25,949 spread, 50× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,019) 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 $26,480 versus $532 for a raw near-mint copy — a 50× premium as of Nov 13, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dark Dragonite?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $17,526, ahead of CGC 10 at $1,165. 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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