Is Drowzee worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Drowzee sells for $146 against $6.08 raw: a $139 spread, 24× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.95) 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)
- $6.08
- PSA 10
- $146
- PSA 9
- $39.95
- Gem premium
- 24×
- 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 | $146 | +$114 | +$89.43 | −$10.57 |
| PSA 9 | $39.95 | +$8.87 | −$16.13 | −$116 |
| PSA 8 | $21.98 | −$9.10 | −$34.10 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $6.08 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% | $66.34 | +$10.26 |
| 50% | $92.73 | +$36.65 |
| 75% | $119 | +$63.04 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 15%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $203 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $146 | −$57.04 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $30.90 | $203 |
| 9.5 | — | $170 |
| 9 | $377 | $132 |
| 8.5 | — | $20.75 |
| 8 | $56.58 | $30.64 |
| 7 | $27.00 | — |
| 6 | $39.99 | — |
| 5 | $10.00 | — |
| 4 | $23.99 | — |
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Grading Drowzee — FAQ
Is Drowzee worth grading?
A PSA 10 Drowzee sells for $146 against $6.08 raw: a $139 spread, 24× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.95) 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 Drowzee worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Drowzee (Aquapolis 74/147) sells for about $146 versus $6.08 for a raw near-mint copy — a 24× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Drowzee?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $203, ahead of PSA 10 at $146. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Drowzee need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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.
What gem rate makes grading Drowzee break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Drowzee breaks even when it gems about 15% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.95).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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