Is Dialga-GX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dialga-GX sells for $528 against $34.75 raw: a $493 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($67.84) 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)
- $34.75
- PSA 10
- $528
- PSA 9
- $67.84
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $528 | +$468 | +$443 | +$343 |
| PSA 9 | $67.84 | +$8.09 | −$16.91 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $27.61 | −$32.14 | −$57.14 | −$157 |
Net = sale price − $34.75 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% | $183 | +$98.07 |
| 50% | $298 | +$213 |
| 75% | $413 | +$328 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 4%. 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 | $528 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $50.07 | −$478 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $528 | $50.07 | — | $28.72 |
| 9 | $67.84 | $43.45 | $99.00 | $202 |
| 8 | $27.61 | — | — | — |
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Grading Dialga-GX — FAQ
Is Dialga-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dialga-GX sells for $528 against $34.75 raw: a $493 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($67.84) 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 Dialga-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dialga-GX (Forbidden Light 125/131) sells for about $528 versus $34.75 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dialga-GX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $528, ahead of CGC 10 at $50.07. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dialga-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 Dialga-GX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dialga-GX breaks even when it gems about 4% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $67.84).
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