Is Ethan's Ho-Oh ex #230 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Ethan's Ho-Oh ex #230 brings $371 versus $150 raw — a $221 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($153) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $150
- PSA 10
- $371
- PSA 9
- $153
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- As of
- Sep 11, 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 | $371 | +$196 | +$171 | +$70.50 |
| PSA 9 | $153 | −$22.00 | −$47.00 | −$147 |
| PSA 8 | $147 | −$28.31 | −$53.31 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $150 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% | $207 | +$7.38 |
| 50% | $262 | +$61.75 |
| 75% | $316 | +$116 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 22%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $600 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $371 | −$230 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $222 | −$378 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $192 | −$408 | 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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Grading Ethan's Ho-Oh ex #230 — FAQ
Is Ethan's Ho-Oh ex #230 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ethan's Ho-Oh ex #230 brings $371 versus $150 raw — a $221 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($153) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Ethan's Ho-Oh ex #230 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ethan's Ho-Oh ex #230 (Pokemon Destined Rivals) sells for about $371 versus $150 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Sep 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ethan's Ho-Oh ex #230?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $600, ahead of PSA 10 at $371. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ethan's Ho-Oh ex #230 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.
What gem rate makes grading Ethan's Ho-Oh ex #230 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ethan's Ho-Oh ex #230 breaks even when it gems about 22% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $153).
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