Is Dragonair δ worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dragonair δ sells for $2,300 against $7.68 raw: a $2,292 spread, 299× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($75.93) 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
- $2,300
- PSA 9
- $75.93
- Gem premium
- 299×
- As of
- Aug 18, 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 | $2,300 | +$2,267 | +$2,242 | +$2,142 |
| PSA 9 | $75.93 | +$43.25 | +$18.25 | −$81.75 |
| PSA 8 | $30.92 | −$1.76 | −$26.76 | −$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% | $632 | +$574 |
| 50% | $1,188 | +$1,130 |
| 75% | $1,744 | +$1,686 |
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 | $2,300 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $213 | −$2,087 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $774 | $213 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $86.46 | — | — |
| 9 | $75.93 | $89.27 | $100 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $23.87 | — | — |
| 8 | $30.92 | $40.00 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $18.41 | — | — |
| 7 | $27.00 | — | — | $103 |
| 6 | $26.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading Dragonair δ — FAQ
Is Dragonair δ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dragonair δ sells for $2,300 against $7.68 raw: a $2,292 spread, 299× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($75.93) 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 Dragonair δ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dragonair δ (Delta Species 41/113) sells for about $2,300 versus $7.68 for a raw near-mint copy — a 299× premium as of Aug 18, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dragonair δ?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $2,300, ahead of CGC 10 at $213. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dragonair 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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