Is Hydreigon ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Hydreigon ex brings $38.22 versus $1.36 raw — a $36.86 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.97) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.36
- PSA 10
- $38.22
- PSA 9
- $17.97
- Gem premium
- 28×
- 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 | $38.22 | +$11.86 | −$13.14 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $17.97 | −$8.39 | −$33.39 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $10.01 | −$16.35 | −$41.35 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $1.36 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% | $23.03 | −$28.33 |
| 50% | $28.09 | −$23.27 |
| 75% | $33.16 | −$18.20 |
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 →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $38.22 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $21.61 | −$16.61 | 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 | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $38.22 | $21.61 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $5.52 | — | — |
| 9 | $17.97 | $6.00 | $10.00 | $16.03 |
| 8.5 | — | $4.99 | — | — |
| 8 | $10.01 | — | — | — |
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Grading Hydreigon ex — FAQ
Is Hydreigon ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hydreigon ex brings $38.22 versus $1.36 raw — a $36.86 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.97) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Hydreigon ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hydreigon ex (White Flare 161/086) sells for about $38.22 versus $1.36 for a raw near-mint copy — a 28× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hydreigon ex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $38.22, ahead of CGC 10 at $21.61. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hydreigon ex 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.
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