Is N's Darmanitan worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 N's Darmanitan sells for $59.99 against $0.08 raw: a $59.91 spread, 750× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($59.79) 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)
- $0.08
- PSA 10
- $59.99
- PSA 9
- $59.79
- Gem premium
- 750×
- 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 | $59.99 | +$34.91 | +$9.91 | −$90.09 |
| PSA 9 | $59.79 | +$34.71 | +$9.71 | −$90.29 |
Net = sale price − $0.08 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% | $59.84 | +$9.76 |
| 50% | $59.89 | +$9.81 |
| 75% | $59.94 | +$9.86 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $188 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $19.20 | −$169 | 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 | $188 | $19.20 | — |
| 9 | $59.79 | — | $50.67 |
| 7 | $42.00 | — | — |
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Grading N's Darmanitan — FAQ
Is N's Darmanitan worth grading?
A PSA 10 N's Darmanitan sells for $59.99 against $0.08 raw: a $59.91 spread, 750× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($59.79) 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 N's Darmanitan worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 N's Darmanitan (Journey Together 027/159) sells for about $59.99 versus $0.08 for a raw near-mint copy — a 750× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for N's Darmanitan?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $188, ahead of CGC 10 at $19.20. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does N's Darmanitan 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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