Is Dark Quilava worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dark Quilava sells for $302 against $19.76 raw: a $282 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($102) 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)
- $19.76
- PSA 10
- $302
- PSA 9
- $102
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $302 | +$257 | +$232 | +$132 |
| PSA 9 | $102 | +$56.74 | +$31.74 | −$68.26 |
| PSA 8 | $32.20 | −$12.56 | −$37.56 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $19.76 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% | $152 | +$81.81 |
| 50% | $202 | +$132 |
| 75% | $252 | +$182 |
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 | $302 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $64.88 | −$237 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $135 | $44.90 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $14.73 | — |
| 9 | $34.36 | $23.44 | $13.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $29.41 | — |
| 8 | $16.64 | $13.00 | — |
| 7 | $31.18 | — | — |
| 6 | — | $10.00 | — |
| 5 | $9.99 | $5.01 | — |
| 3 | $10.00 | — | — |
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Grading Dark Quilava — FAQ
Is Dark Quilava worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dark Quilava sells for $302 against $19.76 raw: a $282 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($102) 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 Dark Quilava worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dark Quilava (Neo Destiny 39/105) sells for about $302 versus $19.76 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dark Quilava?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $302, ahead of CGC 10 at $64.88. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dark Quilava 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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