Is Dragapult ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Dragapult ex brings $208 versus $105 raw — a $103 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($86.18) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $105
- PSA 10
- $208
- PSA 9
- $86.18
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $208 | +$77.98 | +$52.98 | −$47.02 |
| PSA 9 | $86.18 | −$43.56 | −$68.56 | −$169 |
| PSA 8 | $90.43 | −$39.31 | −$64.31 | −$164 |
Net = sale price − $105 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% | $117 | −$38.17 |
| 50% | $147 | −$7.79 |
| 75% | $177 | +$22.59 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 56%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $257 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $208 | −$48.88 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $130 | −$127 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $112 | −$145 | 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 Dragapult ex — FAQ
Is Dragapult ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dragapult ex brings $208 versus $105 raw — a $103 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($86.18) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Dragapult ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dragapult ex (Prismatic Evolutions 165/131) sells for about $208 versus $105 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.0× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dragapult ex?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $257, ahead of PSA 10 at $208. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dragapult 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.
What gem rate makes grading Dragapult ex break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dragapult ex breaks even when it gems about 56% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $86.18).
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