Is Drampa V worth grading?
Pokémon · Brilliant Stars · 128/172 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 56× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Drampa V sells for $42.79 against $0.76 raw: a $42.03 spread, 56× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.52) 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)
- $0.76
- PSA 10
- $42.79
- PSA 9
- $12.52
- Gem premium
- 56×
- 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 | $42.79 | +$17.03 | −$7.97 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $12.52 | −$13.24 | −$38.24 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $4.77 | −$20.99 | −$45.99 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $0.76 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% | $20.09 | −$30.67 |
| 50% | $27.66 | −$23.11 |
| 75% | $35.22 | −$15.54 |
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 | $42.79 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $39.91 | −$2.88 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $7.01 | −$35.78 | 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 Drampa V — FAQ
Is Drampa V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Drampa V sells for $42.79 against $0.76 raw: a $42.03 spread, 56× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.52) 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 Drampa V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Drampa V (Brilliant Stars 128/172) sells for about $42.79 versus $0.76 for a raw near-mint copy — a 56× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Drampa V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $42.79, ahead of CGC 10 at $39.91. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Drampa V 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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