Is Drapion worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Drapion sells for $74.75 against $3.31 raw: a $71.44 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.33) 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)
- $3.31
- PSA 10
- $74.75
- PSA 9
- $35.33
- Gem premium
- 23×
- 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 | $74.75 | +$46.44 | +$21.44 | −$78.56 |
| PSA 9 | $35.33 | +$7.02 | −$17.98 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $19.06 | −$9.25 | −$34.25 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $3.31 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% | $45.19 | −$8.13 |
| 50% | $55.04 | +$1.73 |
| 75% | $64.89 | +$11.58 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 46%. 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 | $74.75 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $49.99 | −$24.76 | 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 | $74.75 | $49.99 |
| 9 | $100 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $19.26 |
| 8 | $19.06 | — |
| 7 | $21.50 | — |
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Grading Drapion — FAQ
Is Drapion worth grading?
A PSA 10 Drapion sells for $74.75 against $3.31 raw: a $71.44 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.33) 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 Drapion worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Drapion (HS—Triumphant 4/102) sells for about $74.75 versus $3.31 for a raw near-mint copy — a 23× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Drapion?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $74.75, ahead of CGC 10 at $49.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Drapion 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 Drapion break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Drapion breaks even when it gems about 46% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $35.33).
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