Is Hoothoot worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Hoothoot sells for $100 against $0.31 raw: a $99.69 spread, 323× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.50) 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)
- $0.31
- PSA 10
- $100
- PSA 9
- $53.50
- Gem premium
- 323×
- 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 | $100 | +$74.69 | +$49.69 | −$50.31 |
| PSA 9 | $53.50 | +$28.19 | +$3.19 | −$96.81 |
| PSA 8 | $14.83 | −$10.48 | −$35.48 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $0.31 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% | $65.13 | +$14.81 |
| 50% | $76.75 | +$26.44 |
| 75% | $88.38 | +$38.06 |
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 | $595 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $53.40 | −$541 | 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 | $595 | $53.40 |
| 9.5 | — | $18.86 |
| 9 | $34.49 | $8.37 |
| 8.5 | — | $33.90 |
| 8 | $14.83 | $8.03 |
| 7 | $59.99 | — |
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Grading Hoothoot — FAQ
Is Hoothoot worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hoothoot sells for $100 against $0.31 raw: a $99.69 spread, 323× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.50) 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 Hoothoot worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hoothoot (Unseen Forces 59/115) sells for about $100 versus $0.31 for a raw near-mint copy — a 323× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hoothoot?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $595, ahead of CGC 10 at $53.40. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hoothoot 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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