Is Performapal Hip Hippo [Shatterfoil] SP15-EN015 worth grading?

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Worth grading only if it gems

A PSA 10 Performapal Hip Hippo [Shatterfoil] SP15-EN015 brings $31.22 versus $0.11 raw — a $31.11 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($6.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.

Raw (NM): $0.11
PSA 10: $31.22
PSA 9: $6.00
Gem premium: 284×
As of: Sep 13, 2026

Break-even by outcome and fee

Performapal Hip Hippo [Shatterfoil] SP15-EN015: net result of grading versus selling raw, by outcome and fee tier
If it comes back…	Sells for	Economy / bulk (~$25.00)	Standard (~$50.00)	Express (~$150)
Gem — PSA 10	$31.22	+$6.11	−$18.89	−$119
PSA 9	$6.00	−$19.11	−$44.11	−$144
PSA 8	$5.25	−$19.86	−$44.86	−$145

Net = sale price − $0.11 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?

Performapal Hip Hippo [Shatterfoil] SP15-EN015: expected value of submitting by gem probability
Chance it gems	Expected sale	Expected net (standard fee)
25%	$12.30	−$37.80
50%	$18.61	−$31.50
75%	$24.91	−$25.20

At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.

Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes

All centering standards →

Performapal Hip Hippo [Shatterfoil] SP15-EN015: top-grade value by grading company with centering tolerance
Grader	10 sells for	vs best	Front centering for a 10	Back
BGS 10	$41.00	best	55/45	70/30
PSA 10	$31.22	−$9.78	55/45	75/25
CGC 10	$19.00	−$22.00	55/45	75/25
SGC 10	$19.00	−$22.00	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.

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Raw conditions & history →

Performapal Hip Hippo [Shatterfoil] SP15-EN015 graded prices by company and grade
Grade	PSA	CGC	BGS	SGC	Graded
10	$31.22	$19.00	$41.00	$19.00	—
9.5	—	—	—	—	$7.00
9	—	—	—	—	$6.00
8	—	—	—	—	$5.25

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Grading Performapal Hip Hippo [Shatterfoil] SP15-EN015 — FAQ

Is Performapal Hip Hippo [Shatterfoil] SP15-EN015 worth grading?

How much is a PSA 10 Performapal Hip Hippo [Shatterfoil] SP15-EN015 worth compared with raw?

A PSA 10 Performapal Hip Hippo [Shatterfoil] SP15-EN015 (YuGiOh Star Pack ARC-V) sells for about $31.22 versus $0.11 for a raw near-mint copy — a 284× premium as of Sep 13, 2026.

Which grading company is best for Performapal Hip Hippo [Shatterfoil] SP15-EN015?

By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $41.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $31.22. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.

What centering does Performapal Hip Hippo [Shatterfoil] SP15-EN015 need for a BGS 10?

BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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.

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