Is Dratini worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Dratini brings $32.05 versus $0.99 raw — a $31.06 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.20) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.99
- PSA 10
- $32.05
- PSA 9
- $20.20
- Gem premium
- 32×
- 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 | $32.05 | +$6.06 | −$18.94 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $20.20 | −$5.79 | −$30.79 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $13.98 | −$12.01 | −$37.01 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $0.99 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% | $23.16 | −$27.83 |
| 50% | $26.13 | −$24.86 |
| 75% | $29.09 | −$21.90 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $24,349 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $796 | −$23,554 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $24,349 | $796 | — | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $1,147 | — | — | — |
| 9 | $617 | $249 | $480 | — | — |
| 8.5 | $110 | $461 | $700 | — | $700 |
| 8 | $736 | $146 | — | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $284 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $187 | $279 | — | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $80.00 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $134 | — | — | $86.00 | $120 |
| 5 | $82.46 | — | — | — | — |
| 4.5 | — | $6.00 | — | — | — |
| 4 | $297 | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | $83.99 | — | $70.00 | — | — |
| 2 | $34.00 | $79.99 | — | — | — |
| 1 | $170 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Dratini — FAQ
Is Dratini worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dratini brings $32.05 versus $0.99 raw — a $31.06 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.20) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Dratini worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dratini (Legendary Collection 72/110) sells for about $32.05 versus $0.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 32× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dratini?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $24,349, ahead of CGC 10 at $796. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dratini 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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