Is Hilda worth grading?
Pokémon · White Flare · 164/086 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Hilda brings $46.28 versus $10.44 raw — a $35.84 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.02) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $10.44
- PSA 10
- $46.28
- PSA 9
- $20.02
- Gem premium
- 4.4×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $46.28 | +$10.84 | −$14.16 | −$114 |
| PSA 9 | $20.02 | −$15.42 | −$40.42 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $9.92 | −$25.52 | −$50.52 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $10.44 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% | $26.59 | −$33.85 |
| 50% | $33.15 | −$27.29 |
| 75% | $39.72 | −$20.72 |
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 | $68.34 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $46.28 | −$22.06 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.73 | −$39.61 | 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.
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Grading Hilda — FAQ
Is Hilda worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hilda brings $46.28 versus $10.44 raw — a $35.84 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.02) 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 $46.28 versus $10.44 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.4× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hilda?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $68.34, ahead of PSA 10 at $46.28. 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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