Is Dragapult worth grading?
Pokémon · Silver Tempest · 089/195 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A CGC 10 Dragapult brings $29.00 versus $0.33 raw — a $28.67 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.51) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.33
- CGC 10
- $29.00
- PSA 9
- $10.51
- Gem premium
- 88×
- 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 — CGC 10 | $29.00 | +$3.67 | −$21.33 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $10.51 | −$14.82 | −$39.82 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $4.99 | −$20.34 | −$45.34 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $0.33 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% | $15.13 | −$35.20 |
| 50% | $19.75 | −$30.57 |
| 75% | $24.38 | −$25.95 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Dragapult — FAQ
Is Dragapult worth grading?
A CGC 10 Dragapult brings $29.00 versus $0.33 raw — a $28.67 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.51) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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