Is Dratini worth grading?
Pokémon · Legends Awakened · 91/146 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dratini sells for $48.82 against $7.68 raw: a $41.14 spread, 6.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.93) 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)
- $7.68
- PSA 10
- $48.82
- PSA 9
- $36.93
- Gem premium
- 6.4×
- 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 10 | $48.82 | +$16.14 | −$8.86 | −$109 |
| PSA 9 | $36.93 | +$4.25 | −$20.75 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $30.88 | −$1.80 | −$26.80 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $7.68 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% | $39.90 | −$17.78 |
| 50% | $42.88 | −$14.80 |
| 75% | $45.85 | −$11.83 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $48.82 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $39.00 | −$9.82 | 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 Dratini — FAQ
Is Dratini worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dratini sells for $48.82 against $7.68 raw: a $41.14 spread, 6.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.93) 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 Dratini worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dratini (Legends Awakened 91/146) sells for about $48.82 versus $7.68 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.4× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dratini?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $48.82, ahead of CGC 10 at $39.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dratini 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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