Is Drapion VSTAR worth grading?
Pokémon · Lost Origin · 119/196 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 44× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Drapion VSTAR sells for $43.86 against $0.99 raw: a $42.87 spread, 44× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($7.03) 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)
- $0.99
- PSA 10
- $43.86
- PSA 9
- $7.03
- Gem premium
- 44×
- 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 | $43.86 | +$17.87 | −$7.13 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $7.03 | −$18.96 | −$43.96 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $7.37 | −$18.62 | −$43.62 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $0.99 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% | $16.24 | −$34.75 |
| 50% | $25.45 | −$25.54 |
| 75% | $34.65 | −$16.34 |
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 | $43.86 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $11.97 | −$31.89 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $5.00 | −$38.86 | 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 Drapion VSTAR — FAQ
Is Drapion VSTAR worth grading?
A PSA 10 Drapion VSTAR sells for $43.86 against $0.99 raw: a $42.87 spread, 44× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($7.03) 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 Drapion VSTAR worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Drapion VSTAR (Lost Origin 119/196) sells for about $43.86 versus $0.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 44× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Drapion VSTAR?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $43.86, ahead of CGC 10 at $11.97. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Drapion VSTAR 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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