Is Dark Forretress worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Dark Forretress brings $39.16 versus $9.08 raw — a $30.08 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($23.76) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $9.08
- PSA 10
- $39.16
- PSA 9
- $23.76
- Gem premium
- 4.3×
- 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 | $39.16 | +$5.08 | −$19.92 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $23.76 | −$10.32 | −$35.32 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $23.15 | −$10.93 | −$35.93 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $9.08 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% | $27.61 | −$31.47 |
| 50% | $31.46 | −$27.62 |
| 75% | $35.31 | −$23.77 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $152 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23.00 | −$129 | 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 | SGC | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $152 | $23.00 | — | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | $6.00 | — | — |
| 9 | $19.00 | $13.00 | — | $24.99 | $22.77 |
| 8 | $23.15 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Dark Forretress — FAQ
Is Dark Forretress worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dark Forretress brings $39.16 versus $9.08 raw — a $30.08 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($23.76) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Dark Forretress worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dark Forretress (Neo Destiny 35/105) sells for about $39.16 versus $9.08 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.3× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dark Forretress?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $152, ahead of CGC 10 at $23.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dark Forretress 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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