Is Bagon worth grading?
Pokémon · Dragon · 49/97 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Bagon sells for $68.88 against $0.40 raw: a $68.48 spread, 172× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.18) 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)
- $0.40
- PSA 10
- $68.88
- PSA 9
- $40.18
- Gem premium
- 172×
- 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 | $68.88 | +$43.48 | +$18.48 | −$81.52 |
| PSA 9 | $40.18 | +$14.78 | −$10.22 | −$110 |
| PSA 8 | $4.25 | −$21.15 | −$46.15 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $0.40 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% | $47.35 | −$3.05 |
| 50% | $54.53 | +$4.13 |
| 75% | $61.70 | +$11.30 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 36%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $199 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $68.88 | −$130 | 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 | $68.88 | $199 |
| 9.5 | — | $10.00 |
| 9 | $20.00 | $29.99 |
| 8.5 | — | $24.99 |
| 8 | $41.80 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $21.21 |
| 7 | $33.33 | $5.00 |
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Grading Bagon — FAQ
Is Bagon worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bagon sells for $68.88 against $0.40 raw: a $68.48 spread, 172× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.18) 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 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bagon (Dragon 49/97) sells for about $68.88 versus $0.40 for a raw near-mint copy — a 172× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bagon?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $199, ahead of PSA 10 at $68.88. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bagon 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.
What gem rate makes grading Bagon break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Bagon breaks even when it gems about 36% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $40.18).
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