Is Ethan's Ho-Oh ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Ethan's Ho-Oh ex brings $43.54 versus $6.31 raw — a $37.23 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.96) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $6.31
- PSA 10
- $43.54
- PSA 9
- $18.96
- Gem premium
- 6.9×
- 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 | $43.54 | +$12.23 | −$12.77 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $18.96 | −$12.35 | −$37.35 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $14.70 | −$16.61 | −$41.61 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $6.31 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% | $25.11 | −$31.20 |
| 50% | $31.25 | −$25.06 |
| 75% | $37.40 | −$18.91 |
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 | $43.54 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $31.25 | −$12.29 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $43.54 | $31.25 | $14.02 |
| 9 | $18.96 | $150 | — |
| 8 | $14.70 | — | — |
| 7 | $16.95 | — | — |
| 4 | $5.50 | — | — |
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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 $43.54 versus $6.31 raw — a $37.23 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.96) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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 039/182) sells for about $43.54 versus $6.31 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.9× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ethan's Ho-Oh ex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $43.54, ahead of CGC 10 at $31.25. 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 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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