Is Origin Forme Dialga V worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Origin Forme Dialga V sells for $83.28 against $3.85 raw: a $79.43 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.09) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.85
- PSA 10
- $83.28
- PSA 9
- $37.09
- Gem premium
- 22×
- 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 | $83.28 | +$54.43 | +$29.43 | −$70.57 |
| PSA 9 | $37.09 | +$8.24 | −$16.76 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $13.16 | −$15.69 | −$40.69 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $3.85 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% | $48.64 | −$5.21 |
| 50% | $60.19 | +$6.34 |
| 75% | $71.73 | +$17.88 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 36%. 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 | $83.28 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.55 | −$56.73 | 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 Origin Forme Dialga V — FAQ
Is Origin Forme Dialga V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Origin Forme Dialga V sells for $83.28 against $3.85 raw: a $79.43 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.09) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Origin Forme Dialga V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Origin Forme Dialga V (SWSH Black Star Promos) sells for about $83.28 versus $3.85 for a raw near-mint copy — a 22× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Origin Forme Dialga V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $83.28, ahead of CGC 10 at $26.55. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Origin Forme Dialga 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.
What gem rate makes grading Origin Forme Dialga V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Origin Forme Dialga V breaks even when it gems about 36% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $37.09).
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