Is Houndour worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Houndour sells for $58.02 against $1.33 raw: a $56.69 spread, 44× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($103) 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)
- $1.33
- PSA 10
- $58.02
- PSA 9
- $103
- Gem premium
- 44×
- 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 | $58.02 | +$31.69 | +$6.69 | −$93.31 |
| PSA 9 | $103 | +$77.08 | +$52.08 | −$47.92 |
| PSA 8 | $39.99 | +$13.66 | −$11.34 | −$111 |
Net = sale price − $1.33 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% | $92.06 | +$40.73 |
| 50% | $80.72 | +$29.39 |
| 75% | $69.37 | +$18.04 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $105 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $58.02 | −$46.90 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $58.02 | $105 |
| 9.5 | — | $11.40 |
| 9 | $103 | $9.82 |
| 8.5 | — | $13.88 |
| 8 | $39.99 | — |
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Grading Houndour — FAQ
Is Houndour worth grading?
A PSA 10 Houndour sells for $58.02 against $1.33 raw: a $56.69 spread, 44× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($103) 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 Houndour worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Houndour (Great Encounters 69/106) sells for about $58.02 versus $1.33 for a raw near-mint copy — a 44× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Houndour?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $105, ahead of PSA 10 at $58.02. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Houndour need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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