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Hippopotas (Diamond & Pearl 51/130) — is it worth grading?

Is Hippopotas worth grading?

Pokémon · Diamond & Pearl · 51/130 · full price guide →

Worth grading only if it gems

A PSA 8 Hippopotas brings $32.00 versus $0.38 raw — a $31.62 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.

Raw (NM)
$0.38
PSA 8
$32.00
Gem premium
84×
As of
Aug 10, 2026

Break-even by outcome and fee

Hippopotas: net result of grading versus selling raw, by outcome and fee tier
If it comes back…Sells forEconomy / bulk (~$25.00)Standard (~$50.00)Express (~$150)
Gem — PSA 8$32.00+$6.62−$18.38−$118
PSA 8$32.00+$6.62−$18.38−$118

Net = sale price − $0.38 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.

Hippopotas graded prices by company and grade
GradePSACGC
9$12.00
8$32.00

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Grading Hippopotas — FAQ

Is Hippopotas worth grading?

A PSA 8 Hippopotas brings $32.00 versus $0.38 raw — a $31.62 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.

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