Is Ethan's Ho-Oh ex worth grading?
Pokémon · Destined Rivals · 230/182 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Ethan's Ho-Oh ex brings $320 versus $142 raw — a $178 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($122) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $142
- PSA 10
- $320
- PSA 9
- $122
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- As of
- Oct 13, 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 | $320 | +$153 | +$128 | +$28.04 |
| PSA 9 | $122 | −$44.58 | −$69.58 | −$170 |
| PSA 8 | $134 | −$32.42 | −$57.42 | −$157 |
Net = sale price − $142 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% | $171 | −$20.18 |
| 50% | $221 | +$29.23 |
| 75% | $270 | +$78.63 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 35%. 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 | $685 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $379 | −$306 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $320 | −$365 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $162 | −$522 | 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 Ethan's Ho-Oh ex — FAQ
Is Ethan's Ho-Oh ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ethan's Ho-Oh ex brings $320 versus $142 raw — a $178 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($122) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Ethan's Ho-Oh ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ethan's Ho-Oh ex (Destined Rivals 230/182) sells for about $320 versus $142 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.3× premium as of Oct 13, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ethan's Ho-Oh ex?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $685, ahead of TAG 10 at $379. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ethan's Ho-Oh 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 Ethan's Ho-Oh ex break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ethan's Ho-Oh ex breaks even when it gems about 35% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $122).
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