Is Bagon δ worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Bagon δ sells for $1,758 against $0.75 raw: a $1,758 spread, 2344× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.28) 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)
- $0.75
- PSA 10
- $1,758
- PSA 9
- $39.28
- Gem premium
- 2344×
- 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 | $1,758 | +$1,733 | +$1,708 | +$1,608 |
| PSA 9 | $39.28 | +$13.53 | −$11.47 | −$111 |
| PSA 8 | $16.45 | −$9.30 | −$34.30 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $0.75 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% | $469 | +$418 |
| 50% | $899 | +$848 |
| 75% | $1,329 | +$1,278 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $1,758 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $43.00 | −$1,715 | 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 | $1,758 | $43.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $112 |
| 9 | $139 | $35.22 |
| 8.5 | — | $8.98 |
| 8 | $80.22 | $15.49 |
| 7.5 | — | $10.00 |
| 7 | $40.45 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $9.00 |
| 6 | $43.10 | $7.00 |
| 1 | $21.00 | — |
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Grading Bagon δ — FAQ
Is Bagon δ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bagon δ sells for $1,758 against $0.75 raw: a $1,758 spread, 2344× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.28) 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 Bagon δ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bagon δ (Dragon Frontiers 43/101) sells for about $1,758 versus $0.75 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2344× premium as of Aug 18, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bagon δ?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,758, ahead of CGC 10 at $43.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bagon 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.
What gem rate makes grading Bagon δ break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Bagon δ breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.28).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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