Is Dragonite VSTAR worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 19× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Dragonite VSTAR sells for $97.18 against $5.17 raw: a $92.01 spread, 19× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($28.04) 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)
- $5.17
- PSA 10
- $97.18
- PSA 9
- $28.04
- Gem premium
- 19×
- 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 | $97.18 | +$67.01 | +$42.01 | −$57.99 |
| PSA 9 | $28.04 | −$2.13 | −$27.13 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $15.78 | −$14.39 | −$39.39 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $5.17 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% | $45.33 | −$9.84 |
| 50% | $62.61 | +$7.44 |
| 75% | $79.90 | +$24.73 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 39%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $97.18 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.49 | −$66.69 | 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 VSTAR — FAQ
Is Dragonite VSTAR worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dragonite VSTAR sells for $97.18 against $5.17 raw: a $92.01 spread, 19× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($28.04) 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 Dragonite VSTAR worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dragonite VSTAR (SWSH Black Star Promos) sells for about $97.18 versus $5.17 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dragonite VSTAR?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $97.18, ahead of CGC 10 at $30.49. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dragonite 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.
What gem rate makes grading Dragonite VSTAR break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dragonite VSTAR breaks even when it gems about 39% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $28.04).
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