Is Hitmonchan worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Hitmonchan sells for $500 against $20.29 raw: a $480 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.14) 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)
- $20.29
- PSA 10
- $500
- PSA 9
- $50.14
- Gem premium
- 25×
- 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 | $500 | +$455 | +$430 | +$330 |
| PSA 9 | $50.14 | +$4.85 | −$20.15 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $36.38 | −$8.91 | −$33.91 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $20.29 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% | $163 | +$92.32 |
| 50% | $275 | +$205 |
| 75% | $388 | +$317 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 4%. 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 | $500 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $127 | −$373 | 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 | BGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $500 | $127 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | $223 |
| 9 | $50.14 | $53.69 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $44.57 | — |
| 8 | $36.38 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $12.74 | — |
| 7 | $31.77 | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $16.00 | — |
| 6 | $24.99 | — | — |
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Grading Hitmonchan — FAQ
Is Hitmonchan worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hitmonchan sells for $500 against $20.29 raw: a $480 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.14) 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 Hitmonchan worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hitmonchan (HGSS Black Star Promos HGSS24) sells for about $500 versus $20.29 for a raw near-mint copy — a 25× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hitmonchan?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $500, ahead of CGC 10 at $127. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hitmonchan 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 Hitmonchan break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Hitmonchan breaks even when it gems about 4% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $50.14).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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