Is Mr. Briney's Compassion worth grading?
Pokémon · Dragon · 87/97 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mr. Briney's Compassion brings $41.00 versus $8.17 raw — a $32.83 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $8.17
- PSA 10
- $41.00
- Gem premium
- 5.0×
- 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 | $41.00 | +$7.83 | −$17.17 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $34.99 | +$1.82 | −$23.18 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $8.17 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $74.99 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $41.00 | −$33.99 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $41.00 | $74.99 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $7.00 | — |
| 9 | — | $7.88 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $7.00 | $6.00 |
| 8 | $39.99 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $11.00 | — |
| 7 | $45.00 | $4.00 | — |
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Grading Mr. Briney's Compassion — FAQ
Is Mr. Briney's Compassion worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mr. Briney's Compassion brings $41.00 versus $8.17 raw — a $32.83 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
How much is a PSA 10 Mr. Briney's Compassion worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mr. Briney's Compassion (Dragon 87/97) sells for about $41.00 versus $8.17 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.0× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mr. Briney's Compassion?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $74.99, ahead of PSA 10 at $41.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mr. Briney's Compassion 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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