Is Dark Pupitar worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dark Pupitar sells for $64.68 against $11.27 raw: a $53.41 spread, 5.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.94) 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)
- $11.27
- PSA 10
- $64.68
- PSA 9
- $36.94
- Gem premium
- 5.7×
- 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 | $64.68 | +$28.41 | +$3.41 | −$96.59 |
| PSA 9 | $36.94 | +$0.67 | −$24.33 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $38.30 | +$2.03 | −$22.97 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $11.27 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% | $43.88 | −$17.39 |
| 50% | $50.81 | −$10.46 |
| 75% | $57.75 | −$3.52 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 88%. 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 | $2,361 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $124 | −$2,237 | 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 | BGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $2,361 | $124 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $29.82 | — |
| 9 | $214 | $14.63 | $42.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $10.05 | — |
| 8 | $38.30 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $18.00 | — |
| 7 | $60.00 | — | — |
| 6 | $25.00 | — | — |
| 5 | $89.00 | — | — |
| 2 | $15.50 | — | — |
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Grading Dark Pupitar — FAQ
Is Dark Pupitar worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dark Pupitar sells for $64.68 against $11.27 raw: a $53.41 spread, 5.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.94) 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 Dark Pupitar worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dark Pupitar (Team Rocket Returns 41/109) sells for about $64.68 versus $11.27 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.7× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dark Pupitar?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $2,361, ahead of CGC 10 at $124. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dark Pupitar 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 Dark Pupitar break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dark Pupitar breaks even when it gems about 88% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $36.94).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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