Is Dragonair δ worth grading?
Pokémon · Dragon Frontiers · 28/101 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dragonair δ sells for $1,200 against $7.81 raw: a $1,192 spread, 154× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($58.33) 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)
- $7.81
- PSA 10
- $1,200
- PSA 9
- $58.33
- Gem premium
- 154×
- As of
- Sep 19, 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 | $1,200 | +$1,167 | +$1,142 | +$1,042 |
| PSA 9 | $58.33 | +$25.52 | +$0.52 | −$99.48 |
| PSA 8 | $58.97 | +$26.16 | +$1.16 | −$98.84 |
Net = sale price − $7.81 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% | $344 | +$286 |
| 50% | $629 | +$571 |
| 75% | $915 | +$857 |
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 | $1,400 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $372 | −$1,028 | 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 Dragonair δ — FAQ
Is Dragonair δ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dragonair δ sells for $1,200 against $7.81 raw: a $1,192 spread, 154× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($58.33) 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 (Dragon Frontiers 28/101) sells for about $1,200 versus $7.81 for a raw near-mint copy — a 154× premium as of Sep 19, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dragonair δ?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,400, ahead of CGC 10 at $372. 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.
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