Is Dratini worth grading?
Pokémon · Silver Tempest · 129/195 · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Dratini sell for $11.04, only $10.88 above the $0.16 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.16
- PSA 10
- $11.04
- Gem premium
- 69×
- 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 | $11.04 | −$14.12 | −$39.12 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $23.00 | −$2.16 | −$27.16 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $0.16 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $12.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $11.04 | −$0.96 | 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 Dratini — FAQ
Is Dratini worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Dratini sell for $11.04, only $10.88 above the $0.16 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Dratini worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dratini (Silver Tempest 129/195) sells for about $11.04 versus $0.16 for a raw near-mint copy — a 69× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dratini?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $12.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $11.04. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dratini need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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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