Is Ho-oh worth grading?
Pokémon · Skyridge · 149/144 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ho-oh sells for $39,207 against $800 raw: a $38,407 spread, 49× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($7,575) 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)
- $800
- PSA 10
- $39,207
- PSA 9
- $7,575
- Gem premium
- 49×
- As of
- Oct 3, 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 | $39,207 | +$38,382 | +$38,357 | +$38,257 |
| PSA 9 | $7,575 | +$6,750 | +$6,725 | +$6,625 |
| PSA 8 | $5,256 | +$4,431 | +$4,406 | +$4,306 |
Net = sale price − $800 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% | $15,483 | +$14,633 |
| 50% | $23,391 | +$22,541 |
| 75% | $31,299 | +$30,449 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $39,207 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $8,368 | −$30,838 | 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 →Swipe the table for the other grading companies →
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other Skyridge cards worth checking
Full set checklist →
Grading Ho-oh — FAQ
Is Ho-oh worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ho-oh sells for $39,207 against $800 raw: a $38,407 spread, 49× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($7,575) 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 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ho-oh (Skyridge 149/144) sells for about $39,207 versus $800 for a raw near-mint copy — a 49× premium as of Oct 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ho-oh?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $39,207, ahead of CGC 10 at $8,368. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ho-oh 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.
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your Pokémon card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
