Is Ho-Oh-EX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ho-Oh-EX sells for $598 against $7.21 raw: a $590 spread, 83× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.20) 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)
- $7.21
- PSA 10
- $598
- PSA 9
- $41.20
- Gem premium
- 83×
- 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 | $598 | +$565 | +$540 | +$440 |
| PSA 9 | $41.20 | +$8.99 | −$16.01 | −$116 |
| PSA 8 | $23.80 | −$8.41 | −$33.41 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $7.21 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% | $180 | +$123 |
| 50% | $319 | +$262 |
| 75% | $458 | +$401 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $598 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.00 | −$572 | 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 Ho-Oh-EX — FAQ
Is Ho-Oh-EX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ho-Oh-EX sells for $598 against $7.21 raw: a $590 spread, 83× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.20) 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 Ho-Oh-EX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ho-Oh-EX (Dragons Exalted 22/124) sells for about $598 versus $7.21 for a raw near-mint copy — a 83× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ho-Oh-EX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $598, ahead of CGC 10 at $26.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ho-Oh-EX 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 Ho-Oh-EX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ho-Oh-EX breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $41.20).
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