Is Light Dragonite worth grading?
Pokémon · Neo Destiny · 14/105 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Light Dragonite sells for $20,528 against $400 raw: a $20,128 spread, 51× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,607) 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)
- $400
- PSA 10
- $20,528
- PSA 9
- $2,607
- Gem premium
- 51×
- As of
- Sep 29, 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 | $20,528 | +$20,103 | +$20,078 | +$19,978 |
| PSA 9 | $2,607 | +$2,182 | +$2,157 | +$2,057 |
| PSA 8 | $1,216 | +$791 | +$766 | +$666 |
Net = sale price − $400 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% | $7,087 | +$6,637 |
| 50% | $11,568 | +$11,118 |
| 75% | $16,048 | +$15,598 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $3,137 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,222 | −$1,915 | 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 Light Dragonite — FAQ
Is Light Dragonite worth grading?
A PSA 10 Light Dragonite sells for $20,528 against $400 raw: a $20,128 spread, 51× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,607) 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 Light Dragonite worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Light Dragonite (Neo Destiny 14/105) sells for about $20,528 versus $400 for a raw near-mint copy — a 51× premium as of Sep 29, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Light Dragonite?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $3,137, ahead of CGC 10 at $1,222. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Light Dragonite 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.
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