Is Hitmonlee worth grading?
Pokémon · Expedition Base Set · 81/165 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Hitmonlee sells for $48.89 against $7.22 raw: a $41.67 spread, 6.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.05) 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)
- $7.22
- PSA 10
- $48.89
- PSA 9
- $44.05
- Gem premium
- 6.8×
- As of
- Sep 30, 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 | $48.89 | +$16.67 | −$8.33 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $44.05 | +$11.83 | −$13.17 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $23.83 | −$8.39 | −$33.39 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $7.22 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% | $45.26 | −$11.96 |
| 50% | $46.47 | −$10.75 |
| 75% | $47.68 | −$9.54 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $1,895 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $42.00 | −$1,853 | 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 Hitmonlee — FAQ
Is Hitmonlee worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hitmonlee sells for $48.89 against $7.22 raw: a $41.67 spread, 6.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.05) 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 Hitmonlee worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hitmonlee (Expedition Base Set 81/165) sells for about $48.89 versus $7.22 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.8× premium as of Sep 30, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hitmonlee?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,895, ahead of CGC 10 at $42.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hitmonlee 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.
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