Is Darkrai-EX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Darkrai-EX sells for $1,914 against $26.29 raw: a $1,888 spread, 73× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($97.76) 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)
- $26.29
- PSA 10
- $1,914
- PSA 9
- $97.76
- Gem premium
- 73×
- 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 | $1,914 | +$1,863 | +$1,838 | +$1,738 |
| PSA 9 | $97.76 | +$46.47 | +$21.47 | −$78.53 |
| PSA 8 | $50.52 | −$0.77 | −$25.77 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $26.29 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% | $552 | +$476 |
| 50% | $1,006 | +$930 |
| 75% | $1,460 | +$1,384 |
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 | $1,914 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $50.00 | −$1,864 | 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 | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,914 | $50.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $23.00 | — |
| 9 | $97.76 | — | $25.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $14.82 | — |
| 8 | $50.52 | $37.44 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $19.00 | — |
| 7 | $32.43 | — | — |
| 6 | $18.00 | — | — |
| 5 | $12.00 | — | — |
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Grading Darkrai-EX — FAQ
Is Darkrai-EX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Darkrai-EX sells for $1,914 against $26.29 raw: a $1,888 spread, 73× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($97.76) 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 Darkrai-EX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Darkrai-EX (Legendary Treasures 88/113) sells for about $1,914 versus $26.29 for a raw near-mint copy — a 73× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Darkrai-EX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,914, ahead of CGC 10 at $50.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Darkrai-EX 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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