Is Hitmonlee worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Hitmonlee brings $38.97 versus $9.95 raw — a $29.02 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.26) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $9.95
- PSA 10
- $38.97
- PSA 9
- $22.26
- Gem premium
- 3.9×
- 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 | $38.97 | +$4.02 | −$20.98 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $22.26 | −$12.69 | −$37.69 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $18.99 | −$15.96 | −$40.96 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $9.95 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% | $26.44 | −$33.51 |
| 50% | $30.62 | −$29.33 |
| 75% | $34.79 | −$25.16 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $49.99 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $38.97 | −$11.02 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $19.78 | −$30.21 | 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 | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $38.97 | $19.78 | $49.99 | $40.37 |
| 9.5 | — | $18.40 | — | — |
| 9 | $22.26 | $13.09 | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | $2.00 | — | — |
| 8 | $18.99 | — | — | — |
| 7 | — | $10.00 | — | — |
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Grading Hitmonlee — FAQ
Is Hitmonlee worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hitmonlee brings $38.97 versus $9.95 raw — a $29.02 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.26) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Hitmonlee worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hitmonlee (Pokémon TCG Classic - Venusaur 011/034) sells for about $38.97 versus $9.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.9× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hitmonlee?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $49.99, ahead of PSA 10 at $38.97. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hitmonlee need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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.
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