Is Hades worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Hades sells for $513 against $122 raw: a $391 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($161) 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)
- $122
- PSA 10
- $513
- PSA 9
- $161
- Gem premium
- 4.2×
- As of
- Aug 9, 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 | $513 | +$366 | +$341 | +$241 |
| PSA 9 | $161 | +$14.03 | −$10.97 | −$111 |
| PSA 8 | $79.84 | −$67.60 | −$92.60 | −$193 |
Net = sale price − $122 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% | $249 | +$76.92 |
| 50% | $337 | +$165 |
| 75% | $425 | +$253 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $2,500 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $800 | −$1,700 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $513 | −$1,987 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $273 | −$2,227 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $212 | −$2,288 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $513 | $273 | $2,500 | $212 | $800 |
| 9.5 | — | $80.20 | $119 | $108 | — |
| 9 | $161 | $125 | — | $129 | $200 |
| 8 | $79.84 | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | $40.00 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Hades — FAQ
Is Hades worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hades sells for $513 against $122 raw: a $391 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($161) 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 Hades worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hades (The First Chapter 205/204) sells for about $513 versus $122 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.2× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hades?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $2,500, ahead of TAG 10 at $800. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hades 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 Hades break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Hades breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $161).
Is your Lorcana card centered well enough to grade?
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