Is Hydreigon ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Hydreigon ex brings $248 versus $83.65 raw — a $164 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($82.30) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $83.65
- PSA 10
- $248
- PSA 9
- $82.30
- Gem premium
- 3.0×
- 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 | $248 | +$139 | +$114 | +$14.40 |
| PSA 9 | $82.30 | −$26.35 | −$51.35 | −$151 |
| PSA 8 | $73.62 | −$35.03 | −$60.03 | −$160 |
Net = sale price − $83.65 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% | $124 | −$9.91 |
| 50% | $165 | +$31.53 |
| 75% | $207 | +$72.96 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 31%. 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 | $248 | −$352 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $240 | −$361 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $74.22 | −$526 | 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 | BGS | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $248 | $74.22 | $600 | $240 | $126 |
| 9.5 | — | — | $100 | — | — |
| 9 | $82.30 | $42.05 | — | $74.88 | $76.66 |
| 8 | $73.62 | — | $76.00 | — | — |
| 7 | $59.08 | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | $57.00 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Hydreigon ex — FAQ
Is Hydreigon ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hydreigon ex brings $248 versus $83.65 raw — a $164 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($82.30) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Hydreigon ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hydreigon ex (White Flare 169/086) sells for about $248 versus $83.65 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.0× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hydreigon ex?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $600, ahead of PSA 10 at $248. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hydreigon ex 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 Hydreigon ex break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Hydreigon ex breaks even when it gems about 31% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $82.30).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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