Is Hoothoot worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Hoothoot sells for $168 against $2.34 raw: a $166 spread, 72× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.57) 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)
- $2.34
- PSA 10
- $168
- PSA 9
- $32.57
- Gem premium
- 72×
- As of
- Aug 19, 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 | $168 | +$141 | +$116 | +$15.64 |
| PSA 9 | $32.57 | +$5.23 | −$19.77 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $25.90 | −$1.44 | −$26.44 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $2.34 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% | $66.42 | +$14.08 |
| 50% | $100 | +$47.93 |
| 75% | $134 | +$81.79 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 15%. 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 | $441 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $51.82 | −$389 | 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 | $441 | $51.82 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | $11.00 |
| 9 | $21.15 | $8.04 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $6.00 | — |
| 8 | $25.90 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $3.00 | — |
| 7 | $11.70 | $9.00 | — |
| 6 | $6.00 | — | — |
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Grading Hoothoot — FAQ
Is Hoothoot worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hoothoot sells for $168 against $2.34 raw: a $166 spread, 72× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.57) 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 (Neo Genesis 60/111) sells for about $168 versus $2.34 for a raw near-mint copy — a 72× premium as of Aug 19, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hoothoot?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $441, ahead of CGC 10 at $51.82. 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.
What gem rate makes grading Hoothoot break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Hoothoot breaks even when it gems about 15% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.57).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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