Is Drifblim worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Drifblim sells for $399 against $1.97 raw: a $397 spread, 202× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.27) 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)
- $1.97
- PSA 10
- $399
- PSA 9
- $32.27
- Gem premium
- 202×
- 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 | $399 | +$372 | +$347 | +$247 |
| PSA 9 | $32.27 | +$5.30 | −$19.70 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $13.45 | −$13.52 | −$38.52 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $1.97 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% | $124 | +$71.96 |
| 50% | $216 | +$164 |
| 75% | $307 | +$255 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 | $399 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $7.50 | −$391 | 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 | $399 | $7.50 | — |
| 9 | $32.27 | — | $15.95 |
| 8.5 | $15.50 | — | $14.99 |
| 8 | $13.45 | — | — |
| 7 | $9.63 | — | — |
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Grading Drifblim — FAQ
Is Drifblim worth grading?
A PSA 10 Drifblim sells for $399 against $1.97 raw: a $397 spread, 202× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.27) 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 Drifblim worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Drifblim (Mega Evolution Black Star Promos 006) sells for about $399 versus $1.97 for a raw near-mint copy — a 202× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Drifblim?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $399, ahead of CGC 10 at $7.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Drifblim 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 Drifblim break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Drifblim breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.27).
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