Is Hilda worth grading?
Pokémon · White Flare · 164/086 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Hilda brings $43.75 versus $11.03 raw — a $32.72 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.53) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $11.03
- PSA 10
- $43.75
- PSA 9
- $19.53
- Gem premium
- 4.0×
- 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 | $43.75 | +$7.72 | −$17.28 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $19.53 | −$16.50 | −$41.50 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $9.42 | −$26.61 | −$51.61 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $11.03 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% | $25.59 | −$35.45 |
| 50% | $31.64 | −$29.39 |
| 75% | $37.70 | −$23.34 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $76.31 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $43.75 | −$32.56 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23.04 | −$53.27 | 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 | $43.75 | $23.04 | $76.31 | $31.27 |
| 9.5 | — | $14.22 | — | — |
| 9 | $19.53 | $5.75 | $12.00 | — |
| 8 | $9.42 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $8.35 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $14.94 | — | — | — |
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Grading Hilda — FAQ
Is Hilda worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hilda brings $43.75 versus $11.03 raw — a $32.72 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.53) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Hilda worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hilda (White Flare 164/086) sells for about $43.75 versus $11.03 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.0× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hilda?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $76.31, ahead of PSA 10 at $43.75. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hilda need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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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