Is Drasna worth grading?
Pokémon · Surging Sparks · 231/191 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 50× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Drasna sells for $45.28 against $0.91 raw: a $44.37 spread, 50× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.96) 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)
- $0.91
- PSA 10
- $45.28
- PSA 9
- $15.96
- Gem premium
- 50×
- 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 | $45.28 | +$19.37 | −$5.63 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $15.96 | −$9.95 | −$34.95 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $8.59 | −$17.32 | −$42.32 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $0.91 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% | $23.29 | −$27.62 |
| 50% | $30.62 | −$20.29 |
| 75% | $37.95 | −$12.96 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $45.28 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $19.48 | −$25.80 | 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 Drasna — FAQ
Is Drasna worth grading?
A PSA 10 Drasna sells for $45.28 against $0.91 raw: a $44.37 spread, 50× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.96) 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 Drasna worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Drasna (Surging Sparks 231/191) sells for about $45.28 versus $0.91 for a raw near-mint copy — a 50× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Drasna?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $45.28, ahead of CGC 10 at $19.48. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Drasna 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.
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