Is Dragonite-GX worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 14× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Dragonite-GX sells for $254 against $18.16 raw: a $236 spread, 14× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($30.49) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $18.16
- PSA 10
- $254
- PSA 9
- $30.49
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $254 | +$211 | +$186 | +$86.08 |
| PSA 9 | $30.49 | −$12.67 | −$37.67 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $30.90 | −$12.26 | −$37.26 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $18.16 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% | $86.43 | +$18.27 |
| 50% | $142 | +$74.21 |
| 75% | $198 | +$130 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 17%. 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 | $254 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $118 | −$137 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $45.07 | −$209 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $254 | $45.07 | $118 |
| 9.5 | — | $95.05 | — |
| 9 | $30.49 | $31.22 | $32.00 |
| 8 | $30.90 | $19.00 | — |
| 7 | $10.00 | — | — |
| 6 | $8.50 | — | — |
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Grading Dragonite-GX — FAQ
Is Dragonite-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dragonite-GX sells for $254 against $18.16 raw: a $236 spread, 14× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($30.49) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Dragonite-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dragonite-GX (Unified Minds 152/236) sells for about $254 versus $18.16 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dragonite-GX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $254, ahead of TAG 10 at $118. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dragonite-GX 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-GX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dragonite-GX breaks even when it gems about 17% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.49).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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