Is Heracross worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Heracross sells for $150 against $13.83 raw: a $136 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.71) 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)
- $13.83
- PSA 10
- $150
- PSA 9
- $39.71
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $150 | +$111 | +$85.68 | −$14.32 |
| PSA 9 | $39.71 | +$0.88 | −$24.12 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $89.79 | +$50.96 | +$25.96 | −$74.04 |
Net = sale price − $13.83 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% | $67.16 | +$3.33 |
| 50% | $94.61 | +$30.78 |
| 75% | $122 | +$58.23 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 22%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $3,980 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $333 | −$3,647 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $3,980 | $333 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $47.12 | — |
| 9 | $116 | $45.48 | $360 |
| 8.5 | — | $76.98 | — |
| 8 | $89.79 | — | — |
| 7 | $40.00 | — | — |
| 6 | $69.71 | — | — |
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Grading Heracross — FAQ
Is Heracross worth grading?
A PSA 10 Heracross sells for $150 against $13.83 raw: a $136 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.71) 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 Heracross worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Heracross (Team Rocket Returns 43/109) sells for about $150 versus $13.83 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Heracross?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $3,980, ahead of CGC 10 at $333. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Heracross 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.
What gem rate makes grading Heracross break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Heracross breaks even when it gems about 22% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.71).
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