Is Dragonite worth grading?
Pokémon · Dragon Vault · 5/20 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dragonite sells for $5,512 against $35.12 raw: a $5,477 spread, 157× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($412) 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)
- $35.12
- PSA 10
- $5,512
- PSA 9
- $412
- Gem premium
- 157×
- As of
- Sep 30, 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 | $5,512 | +$5,452 | +$5,427 | +$5,327 |
| PSA 9 | $412 | +$351 | +$326 | +$226 |
| PSA 8 | $114 | +$53.92 | +$28.92 | −$71.08 |
Net = sale price − $35.12 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% | $1,687 | +$1,602 |
| 50% | $2,962 | +$2,877 |
| 75% | $4,237 | +$4,152 |
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 | $5,512 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $518 | −$4,993 | 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 Dragonite — FAQ
Is Dragonite worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dragonite sells for $5,512 against $35.12 raw: a $5,477 spread, 157× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($412) 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 Dragonite worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dragonite (Dragon Vault 5/20) sells for about $5,512 versus $35.12 for a raw near-mint copy — a 157× premium as of Sep 30, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dragonite?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $5,512, ahead of CGC 10 at $518. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dragonite 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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