Is Super Shenron, Wish-Granting Dragon BT23-139 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Super Shenron, Wish-Granting Dragon BT23-139 brings $95.30 versus $45.00 raw — a $50.30 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($30.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $45.00
- PSA 10
- $95.30
- PSA 9
- $30.00
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $95.30 | +$25.30 | +$0.30 | −$99.70 |
| PSA 9 | $30.00 | −$40.00 | −$65.00 | −$165 |
Net = sale price − $45.00 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% | $46.33 | −$48.67 |
| 50% | $62.65 | −$32.35 |
| 75% | $78.97 | −$16.03 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 100%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $158 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $95.30 | −$62.89 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $57.00 | −$101 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $55.00 | −$103 | 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 | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $95.30 | $57.00 | $158 | $55.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $33.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $30.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Super Shenron, Wish-Granting Dragon BT23-139 — FAQ
Is Super Shenron, Wish-Granting Dragon BT23-139 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Super Shenron, Wish-Granting Dragon BT23-139 brings $95.30 versus $45.00 raw — a $50.30 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($30.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Super Shenron, Wish-Granting Dragon BT23-139 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Super Shenron, Wish-Granting Dragon BT23-139 (Dragon Ball Super Perfect Combination) sells for about $95.30 versus $45.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.1× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Super Shenron, Wish-Granting Dragon BT23-139?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $158, ahead of PSA 10 at $95.30. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Super Shenron, Wish-Granting Dragon BT23-139 need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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 Super Shenron, Wish-Granting Dragon BT23-139 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Super Shenron, Wish-Granting Dragon BT23-139 breaks even when it gems about 100% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.00).
Is your Dragon Ball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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