Is Dragonite ex worth grading?
Pokémon · Obsidian Flames · 159/197 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Dragonite ex brings $37.51 versus $3.27 raw — a $34.24 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.75) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.27
- PSA 10
- $37.51
- PSA 9
- $18.75
- Gem premium
- 11×
- As of
- Aug 21, 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 | $37.51 | +$9.24 | −$15.76 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $18.75 | −$9.52 | −$34.52 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $10.65 | −$17.62 | −$42.62 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $3.27 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% | $23.44 | −$29.83 |
| 50% | $28.13 | −$25.14 |
| 75% | $32.82 | −$20.45 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $37.89 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $37.51 | −$0.38 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $34.67 | −$3.22 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $12.96 | −$24.93 | 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 ex — FAQ
Is Dragonite ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dragonite ex brings $37.51 versus $3.27 raw — a $34.24 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.75) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Dragonite ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dragonite ex (Obsidian Flames 159/197) sells for about $37.51 versus $3.27 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Aug 21, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dragonite ex?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $37.89, ahead of PSA 10 at $37.51. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dragonite ex need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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.
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