Dragon Whelp (Retro Frame) #435
Magic: The Gathering · 30th Anniversary Edition
- Number
- 435
- Rarity
- U
- Market price
- $35.00
Dragon Whelp (Retro Frame) PSA 10 price and graded values
| Grade | Price | vs. ungraded |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $89.99 | — |
| PSA 10 | $199.99 | 2.2× |
| BGS 10 | $260.00 | 2.9× |
| CGC 10 | $80.00 | 0.9× |
Graded and ungraded sale prices from PriceCharting, updated October 26, 2026. The TCGplayer market price above is a separate listing average and can differ.
Is Dragon Whelp (Retro Frame) #435 worth grading?
Worth it for top-condition copies. A PSA 10 adds about $110.00 over the ungraded price of $89.99. That margin can disappear after fees if the card grades a 9 or lower, so pre-grade it first.
What to check before grading Dragon Whelp (Retro Frame)
- Edges and corners: dark borders make chipping and corner whitening easy to see, and graders mark them down quickly.
- Surface: tilt the card under a bright light to catch print lines, scratches, and indents that a straight-on photo misses.
- Centering: PSA 10 allows roughly 55/45 to 60/40 on the front and 75/25 on the back.
Measure the borders with the card centering calculator, or read the AI card grading guide.
Dragon Whelp (Retro Frame) grading FAQ
How much is Dragon Whelp (Retro Frame) #435 worth in PSA 10?
Dragon Whelp (Retro Frame) #435 from 30th Anniversary Edition sells for about $199.99 in PSA 10, compared with about $89.99 ungraded.
Is Dragon Whelp (Retro Frame) #435 worth grading?
Worth it for top-condition copies. A PSA 10 adds about $110.00 over the ungraded price of $89.99. That margin can disappear after fees if the card grades a 9 or lower, so pre-grade it first.
How can I check my Dragon Whelp (Retro Frame) before grading?
Photograph the front and back in even light and run a free AI pre-grade with Card Grading AI. It scores centering, corners, edges, and surface so you can decide whether the card is worth submitting to PSA, BGS, or CGC.
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