Is Drifloon worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 7 Drifloon brings $29.99 versus $0.68 raw — a $29.31 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.19) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.68
- PSA 7
- $29.99
- PSA 9
- $19.19
- Gem premium
- 44×
- 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 7 | $29.99 | +$4.31 | −$20.69 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $19.19 | −$6.49 | −$31.49 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $14.50 | −$11.18 | −$36.18 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $0.68 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% | $21.89 | −$28.79 |
| 50% | $24.59 | −$26.09 |
| 75% | $27.29 | −$23.39 |
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 | $19.19 | $20.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $2.00 |
| 8 | $14.50 | — |
| 7 | $29.99 | — |
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Grading Drifloon — FAQ
Is Drifloon worth grading?
A PSA 7 Drifloon brings $29.99 versus $0.68 raw — a $29.31 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.19) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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