Is Dark Houndoom worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dark Houndoom sells for $2,177 against $40.01 raw: a $2,137 spread, 54× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($808) 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)
- $40.01
- PSA 10
- $2,177
- PSA 9
- $808
- Gem premium
- 54×
- 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 | $2,177 | +$2,112 | +$2,087 | +$1,987 |
| PSA 9 | $808 | +$743 | +$718 | +$618 |
| PSA 8 | $508 | +$443 | +$418 | +$318 |
Net = sale price − $40.01 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% | $1,150 | +$1,060 |
| 50% | $1,492 | +$1,402 |
| 75% | $1,835 | +$1,745 |
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 | $3,813 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $619 | −$3,194 | 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 | BGS | SGC | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $3,813 | $581 | — | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $80.05 | — | — | — |
| 9 | $215 | $293 | $507 | $89.74 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $539 | $290 | — | — |
| 8 | $239 | $356 | $145 | $46.69 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $196 | $97.00 | — | — |
| 7 | $219 | — | — | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $112 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $110 | $103 | — | — | $94.37 |
| 5 | $65.33 | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | $42.54 | — | — | $55.00 | — |
| 3.5 | — | $35.00 | — | — | — |
| 3 | $115 | — | — | — | — |
| 2 | $99.90 | — | — | — | — |
| 1 | $99.63 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Dark Houndoom — FAQ
Is Dark Houndoom worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dark Houndoom sells for $2,177 against $40.01 raw: a $2,137 spread, 54× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($808) 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 Houndoom worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dark Houndoom (Neo Destiny 7/105) sells for about $2,177 versus $40.01 for a raw near-mint copy — a 54× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dark Houndoom?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $3,813, ahead of CGC 10 at $619. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dark Houndoom 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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