Is Hoopa worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 122× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Hoopa sells for $46.53 against $0.38 raw: a $46.15 spread, 122× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($8.68) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.38
- PSA 10
- $46.53
- PSA 9
- $8.68
- Gem premium
- 122×
- 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 | $46.53 | +$21.15 | −$3.85 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $8.68 | −$16.70 | −$41.70 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $22.95 | −$2.43 | −$27.43 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $0.38 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% | $18.14 | −$32.24 |
| 50% | $27.61 | −$22.77 |
| 75% | $37.07 | −$13.31 |
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 | $46.53 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $4.00 | −$42.53 | 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 | $46.53 | $4.00 |
| 9 | $8.68 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $5.00 |
| 8 | $22.95 | — |
| 7 | $4.00 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $1.00 |
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Grading Hoopa — FAQ
Is Hoopa worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hoopa sells for $46.53 against $0.38 raw: a $46.15 spread, 122× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($8.68) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Hoopa worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hoopa (Shining Legends 55/73) sells for about $46.53 versus $0.38 for a raw near-mint copy — a 122× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hoopa?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $46.53, ahead of CGC 10 at $4.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hoopa 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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