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 $170 against $7.41 raw: a $162 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.00) 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)
- $7.41
- PSA 10
- $170
- PSA 9
- $36.00
- Gem premium
- 23×
- 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 | $170 | +$137 | +$112 | +$12.25 |
| PSA 9 | $36.00 | +$3.59 | −$21.41 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $25.00 | −$7.41 | −$32.41 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $7.41 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% | $69.41 | +$12.00 |
| 50% | $103 | +$45.42 |
| 75% | $136 | +$78.84 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 16%. 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 | $170 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $11.00 | −$159 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $170 | $11.00 | — |
| 9 | $47.29 | $9.99 | $32.06 |
| 8.5 | $16.00 | — | — |
| 8 | $24.02 | $6.50 | — |
| 7 | $14.00 | — | — |
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Grading N's Darmanitan — FAQ
Is N's Darmanitan worth grading?
A PSA 10 N's Darmanitan sells for $170 against $7.41 raw: a $162 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.00) 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 (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos 181) sells for about $170 versus $7.41 for a raw near-mint copy — a 23× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for N's Darmanitan?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $170, ahead of CGC 10 at $11.00. 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.
What gem rate makes grading N's Darmanitan break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting N's Darmanitan breaks even when it gems about 16% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $36.00).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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