Is Charizard ☆ δ worth grading?
Pokémon · Dragon Frontiers · 100/101 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Charizard ☆ δ sells for $26,230 against $1,000 raw: a $25,230 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48,886) 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)
- $1,000
- PSA 10
- $26,230
- PSA 9
- $48,886
- Gem premium
- 26×
- As of
- Oct 3, 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 | $26,230 | +$25,205 | +$25,180 | +$25,080 |
| PSA 9 | $48,886 | +$47,861 | +$47,836 | +$47,736 |
| PSA 8 | $21,031 | +$20,006 | +$19,981 | +$19,881 |
Net = sale price − $1,000 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% | $43,222 | +$42,172 |
| 50% | $37,558 | +$36,508 |
| 75% | $31,894 | +$30,844 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $28,756 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $26,230 | −$2,525 | 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 Charizard ☆ δ — FAQ
Is Charizard ☆ δ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Charizard ☆ δ sells for $26,230 against $1,000 raw: a $25,230 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48,886) 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 Charizard ☆ δ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Charizard ☆ δ (Dragon Frontiers 100/101) sells for about $26,230 versus $1,000 for a raw near-mint copy — a 26× premium as of Oct 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Charizard ☆ δ?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $28,756, ahead of PSA 10 at $26,230. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Charizard ☆ δ 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.
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