Is Dratini worth grading?
Pokémon · McDonald's Collection 2018 · 9/12 · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 6 copies of Dratini sell for $18.00, only $6.15 above the $11.85 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $11.85
- PSA 6
- $18.00
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- 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 6 | $18.00 | −$18.85 | −$43.85 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $16.97 | −$19.88 | −$44.88 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $11.85 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | $16.97 | $18.00 |
| 6 | $18.00 | — |
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Grading Dratini — FAQ
Is Dratini worth grading?
PSA 6 copies of Dratini sell for $18.00, only $6.15 above the $11.85 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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