Is Drapion worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 20× premium in PSA 8
A PSA 8 Drapion sells for $44.96 against $2.30 raw: a $42.66 spread, 20× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.30
- PSA 8
- $44.96
- Gem premium
- 20×
- 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 8 | $44.96 | +$17.66 | −$7.34 | −$107 |
| PSA 8 | $44.96 | +$17.66 | −$7.34 | −$107 |
Net = sale price − $2.30 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | — | $10.25 |
| 8 | $44.96 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $8.00 |
| 6 | $33.30 | — |
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Grading Drapion — FAQ
Is Drapion worth grading?
A PSA 8 Drapion sells for $44.96 against $2.30 raw: a $42.66 spread, 20× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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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