Is Darkrai worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Darkrai sells for $6,172 against $39.94 raw: a $6,132 spread, 155× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($314) 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)
- $39.94
- PSA 10
- $6,172
- PSA 9
- $314
- Gem premium
- 155×
- As of
- Oct 1, 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 | $6,172 | +$6,107 | +$6,082 | +$5,982 |
| PSA 9 | $314 | +$250 | +$225 | +$125 |
| PSA 8 | $97.03 | +$32.09 | +$7.09 | −$92.91 |
Net = sale price − $39.94 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% | $1,779 | +$1,689 |
| 50% | $3,243 | +$3,153 |
| 75% | $4,708 | +$4,618 |
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 | $6,172 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $99.70 | −$6,073 | 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 $6,172 against $39.94 raw: a $6,132 spread, 155× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($314) 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 (Great Encounters 4/106) sells for about $6,172 versus $39.94 for a raw near-mint copy — a 155× premium as of Oct 1, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Darkrai?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $6,172, ahead of CGC 10 at $99.70. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Darkrai 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.
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