Is Hydreigon ex worth grading?
Pokémon · White Flare · 067/086 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Hydreigon ex brings $35.42 versus $0.57 raw — a $34.85 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.80) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.57
- PSA 10
- $35.42
- PSA 9
- $16.80
- Gem premium
- 62×
- 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 | $35.42 | +$9.85 | −$15.15 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $16.80 | −$8.77 | −$33.77 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $11.48 | −$14.09 | −$39.09 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $0.57 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% | $21.46 | −$29.11 |
| 50% | $26.11 | −$24.46 |
| 75% | $30.77 | −$19.80 |
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 | $35.42 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $10.53 | −$24.89 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $35.42 | $10.53 |
| 9 | $16.80 | $0.99 |
| 8 | $11.48 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $12.97 |
| 3 | $7.50 | — |
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Grading Hydreigon ex — FAQ
Is Hydreigon ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hydreigon ex brings $35.42 versus $0.57 raw — a $34.85 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.80) 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 067/086) sells for about $35.42 versus $0.57 for a raw near-mint copy — a 62× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hydreigon ex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $35.42, ahead of CGC 10 at $10.53. 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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