Is Dragonite worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dragonite sells for $356 against $4.25 raw: a $351 spread, 84× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.50) 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)
- $4.25
- PSA 10
- $356
- PSA 9
- $50.50
- Gem premium
- 84×
- As of
- Aug 15, 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 | $356 | +$326 | +$301 | +$201 |
| PSA 9 | $50.50 | +$21.25 | −$3.75 | −$104 |
| PSA 8 | $33.59 | +$4.34 | −$20.66 | −$121 |
Net = sale price − $4.25 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% | $127 | +$72.55 |
| 50% | $203 | +$149 |
| 75% | $279 | +$225 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $3,535 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $110 | −$3,425 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $3,535 | $110 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $27.36 | — | — |
| 9 | $59.30 | $8.50 | $12.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $14.77 | — | $22.00 |
| 8 | $39.28 | $10.00 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $56.48 | — | — |
| 7 | $28.49 | $9.00 | — | — |
| 6 | $55.00 | — | — | — |
| 1 | — | $200 | — | — |
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Grading Dragonite — FAQ
Is Dragonite worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dragonite sells for $356 against $4.25 raw: a $351 spread, 84× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.50) 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 Dragonite worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dragonite (Sun & Moon 96/149) sells for about $356 versus $4.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 84× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dragonite?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $3,535, ahead of CGC 10 at $110. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does 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.
What gem rate makes grading Dragonite break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dragonite breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $50.50).
Is your Pokémon 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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