Is Darkrai worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Darkrai sells for $1,085 against $302 raw: a $783 spread, 3.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,628) 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)
- $302
- PSA 10
- $1,085
- PSA 9
- $1,628
- Gem premium
- 3.6×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $1,085 | +$758 | +$733 | +$633 |
| PSA 9 | $1,628 | +$1,301 | +$1,276 | +$1,176 |
| PSA 8 | $460 | +$132 | +$107 | +$7.17 |
Net = sale price − $302 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% | $1,492 | +$1,140 |
| 50% | $1,357 | +$1,004 |
| 75% | $1,221 | +$868 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $1,472 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $1,085 | −$387 | 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 Darkrai — FAQ
Is Darkrai worth grading?
A PSA 10 Darkrai sells for $1,085 against $302 raw: a $783 spread, 3.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,628) 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 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Darkrai (BW Black Star Promos BW73) sells for about $1,085 versus $302 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.6× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Darkrai?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $1,472, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,085. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Darkrai need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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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