Is Dragonite worth grading?
Pokémon · Sun & Moon · 96/149 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dragonite sells for $414 against $3.79 raw: a $411 spread, 109× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.87) 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)
- $3.79
- PSA 10
- $414
- PSA 9
- $43.87
- Gem premium
- 109×
- As of
- Sep 14, 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 | $414 | +$386 | +$361 | +$261 |
| PSA 9 | $43.87 | +$15.08 | −$9.92 | −$110 |
| PSA 8 | $28.95 | +$0.16 | −$24.84 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $3.79 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% | $136 | +$82.71 |
| 50% | $229 | +$175 |
| 75% | $322 | +$268 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $414 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $72.59 | −$342 | 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.
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Grading Dragonite — FAQ
Is Dragonite worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dragonite sells for $414 against $3.79 raw: a $411 spread, 109× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.87) 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 $414 versus $3.79 for a raw near-mint copy — a 109× premium as of Sep 14, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dragonite?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $414, ahead of CGC 10 at $72.59. 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 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $43.87).
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