Is Heracross worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Heracross sells for $271 against $14.27 raw: a $256 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.59) 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)
- $14.27
- PSA 10
- $271
- PSA 9
- $49.59
- Gem premium
- 19×
- As of
- Aug 18, 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 | $271 | +$231 | +$206 | +$106 |
| PSA 9 | $49.59 | +$10.32 | −$14.68 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $39.26 | −$0.01 | −$25.01 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $14.27 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% | $105 | +$40.56 |
| 50% | $160 | +$95.80 |
| 75% | $215 | +$151 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 7%. 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 | $271 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $52.55 | −$218 | 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 | $271 | $17.00 | $130 |
| 9.5 | — | $16.00 | — |
| 9 | $29.68 | $20.51 | — |
| 8 | $24.99 | — | — |
| 6 | $40.00 | — | — |
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Grading Heracross — FAQ
Is Heracross worth grading?
A PSA 10 Heracross sells for $271 against $14.27 raw: a $256 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.59) 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 (Neo Destiny 41/105) sells for about $271 versus $14.27 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Aug 18, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Heracross?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $271, ahead of CGC 10 at $52.55. 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 7% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $49.59).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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