Is Hitmontop worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Hitmontop sells for $214 against $8.88 raw: a $205 spread, 24× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.50) 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)
- $8.88
- PSA 10
- $214
- PSA 9
- $46.50
- Gem premium
- 24×
- As of
- Sep 27, 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 | $214 | +$180 | +$155 | +$55.12 |
| PSA 9 | $46.50 | +$12.62 | −$12.38 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $33.55 | −$0.33 | −$25.33 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $8.88 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% | $88.38 | +$29.50 |
| 50% | $130 | +$71.37 |
| 75% | $172 | +$113 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 7%. 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 | $214 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $68.86 | −$145 | 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 Hitmontop — FAQ
Is Hitmontop worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hitmontop sells for $214 against $8.88 raw: a $205 spread, 24× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.50) 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 Hitmontop worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hitmontop (Wizards Black Star Promos 37) sells for about $214 versus $8.88 for a raw near-mint copy — a 24× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hitmontop?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $214, ahead of CGC 10 at $68.86. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hitmontop 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 Hitmontop break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Hitmontop breaks even when it gems about 7% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $46.50).
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