Is Hoppip worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 27× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Hoppip sells for $58.71 against $2.18 raw: a $56.53 spread, 27× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.14) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.18
- PSA 10
- $58.71
- PSA 9
- $24.14
- Gem premium
- 27×
- 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 | $58.71 | +$31.53 | +$6.53 | −$93.47 |
| PSA 9 | $24.14 | −$3.04 | −$28.04 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $25.41 | −$1.77 | −$26.77 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $2.18 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% | $32.78 | −$19.40 |
| 50% | $41.42 | −$10.76 |
| 75% | $50.07 | −$2.11 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 81%. 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 | $58.71 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.86 | −$31.85 | 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 | $38.00 | $25.03 |
| 9.5 | — | $8.01 |
| 9 | $25.72 | $15.49 |
| 8.5 | — | $6.00 |
| 8 | $4.99 | $10.00 |
| 7.5 | — | $15.00 |
| 7 | $15.00 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $5.00 |
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Grading Hoppip — FAQ
Is Hoppip worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hoppip sells for $58.71 against $2.18 raw: a $56.53 spread, 27× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.14) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Hoppip worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hoppip (Neo Genesis 61/111) sells for about $58.71 versus $2.18 for a raw near-mint copy — a 27× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hoppip?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $58.71, ahead of CGC 10 at $26.86. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hoppip 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 Hoppip break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Hoppip breaks even when it gems about 81% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $24.14).
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