Is Hilda worth grading?
Pokémon · White Flare · 171/086 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Hilda brings $94.92 versus $44.09 raw — a $50.83 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($53.71) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $44.09
- PSA 10
- $94.92
- PSA 9
- $53.71
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- 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 | $94.92 | +$25.83 | +$0.83 | −$99.17 |
| PSA 9 | $53.71 | −$15.38 | −$40.38 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $39.96 | −$29.13 | −$54.13 | −$154 |
Net = sale price − $44.09 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% | $64.01 | −$30.08 |
| 50% | $74.31 | −$19.78 |
| 75% | $84.62 | −$9.47 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 98%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $133 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $94.92 | −$37.92 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.78 | −$102 | 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 $94.92 versus $44.09 raw — a $50.83 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($53.71) 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 171/086) sells for about $94.92 versus $44.09 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.2× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hilda?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $133, ahead of PSA 10 at $94.92. 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.
What gem rate makes grading Hilda break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Hilda breaks even when it gems about 98% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $53.71).
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