Is Dragonite V worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Dragonite V brings $1,062 versus $506 raw — a $556 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($457) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $506
- PSA 10
- $1,062
- PSA 9
- $457
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- As of
- Oct 8, 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 | $1,062 | +$531 | +$506 | +$406 |
| PSA 9 | $457 | −$73.46 | −$98.46 | −$198 |
| PSA 8 | $430 | −$101 | −$126 | −$226 |
Net = sale price − $506 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% | $608 | +$52.59 |
| 50% | $760 | +$204 |
| 75% | $911 | +$355 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $1,642 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $1,291 | −$351 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $1,062 | −$580 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $566 | −$1,076 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $521 | −$1,121 | 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 Dragonite V — FAQ
Is Dragonite V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dragonite V brings $1,062 versus $506 raw — a $556 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($457) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Dragonite V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dragonite V (Evolving Skies 192/203) sells for about $1,062 versus $506 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.1× premium as of Oct 8, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dragonite V?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,642, ahead of TAG 10 at $1,291. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dragonite V need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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 Dragonite V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dragonite V breaks even when it gems about 16% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $457).
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