Is Dragonite δ worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dragonite δ sells for $5,210 against $270 raw: a $4,940 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,226) 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)
- $270
- PSA 10
- $5,210
- PSA 9
- $1,226
- Gem premium
- 19×
- 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 | $5,210 | +$4,915 | +$4,890 | +$4,790 |
| PSA 9 | $1,226 | +$931 | +$906 | +$806 |
| PSA 8 | $445 | +$150 | +$125 | +$24.88 |
Net = sale price − $270 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% | $2,222 | +$1,902 |
| 50% | $3,218 | +$2,898 |
| 75% | $4,214 | +$3,894 |
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 | $5,210 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,645 | −$3,565 | 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 | BGS | SGC | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $4,732 | $407 | — | — | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $168 | $226 | — | — | — |
| 9 | $1,896 | $671 | $309 | $198 | — | $898 |
| 8.5 | — | $350 | $229 | — | $578 | — |
| 8 | $846 | $406 | $149 | — | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $320 | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | $461 | $85.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | $129 | $124 | $41.00 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $100 | $55.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 4.5 | — | $175 | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | $150 | $34.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 3.5 | — | $24.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | $159 | $19.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 2 | $213 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1 | $213 | — | — | — | — | $167 |
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Grading Dragonite δ — FAQ
Is Dragonite δ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dragonite δ sells for $5,210 against $270 raw: a $4,940 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,226) 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 δ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dragonite δ (Delta Species 3/113) sells for about $5,210 versus $270 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dragonite δ?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $5,210, ahead of CGC 10 at $1,645. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dragonite δ 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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