Is Dustox worth grading?
Pokémon · Ascended Heroes · 220/217 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 17× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Dustox sells for $45.32 against $2.73 raw: a $42.59 spread, 17× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.27) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.73
- PSA 10
- $45.32
- PSA 9
- $12.27
- Gem premium
- 17×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $45.32 | +$17.59 | −$7.41 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $12.27 | −$15.46 | −$40.46 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $8.91 | −$18.82 | −$43.82 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $2.73 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% | $20.53 | −$32.20 |
| 50% | $28.80 | −$23.93 |
| 75% | $37.06 | −$15.67 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $76.70 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $45.32 | −$31.38 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $19.91 | −$56.79 | 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.
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Grading Dustox — FAQ
Is Dustox worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dustox sells for $45.32 against $2.73 raw: a $42.59 spread, 17× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.27) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Dustox worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dustox (Ascended Heroes 220/217) sells for about $45.32 versus $2.73 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dustox?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $76.70, ahead of PSA 10 at $45.32. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dustox need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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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