Is Dusknoir worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A CGC 9 Dusknoir brings $48.00 versus $13.03 raw — a $34.97 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $13.03
- CGC 9
- $48.00
- PSA 9
- $15.00
- Gem premium
- 3.7×
- 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 — CGC 9 | $48.00 | +$9.97 | −$15.03 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $15.00 | −$23.03 | −$48.03 | −$148 |
| PSA 8 | $27.61 | −$10.42 | −$35.42 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $13.03 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% | $23.25 | −$39.78 |
| 50% | $31.50 | −$31.53 |
| 75% | $39.75 | −$23.28 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | $16.00 | $48.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $12.50 |
| 8 | $12.00 | $16.00 |
| 7 | $20.50 | — |
| 6 | $6.00 | — |
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Grading Dusknoir — FAQ
Is Dusknoir worth grading?
A CGC 9 Dusknoir brings $48.00 versus $13.03 raw — a $34.97 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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