Is Hydrapple ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Hydrapple ex brings $109 versus $39.27 raw — a $69.40 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($32.19) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $39.27
- PSA 10
- $109
- PSA 9
- $32.19
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 | $109 | +$44.40 | +$19.40 | −$80.60 |
| PSA 9 | $32.19 | −$32.08 | −$57.08 | −$157 |
| PSA 8 | $26.30 | −$37.97 | −$62.97 | −$163 |
Net = sale price − $39.27 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% | $51.31 | −$37.96 |
| 50% | $70.43 | −$18.84 |
| 75% | $89.55 | +$0.28 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 75%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $109 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $84.97 | −$23.70 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $40.26 | −$68.41 | 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 | BGS | SGC | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $109 | $40.26 | — | $84.97 | — | $54.78 |
| 9.5 | — | $25.03 | $41.92 | $18.00 | — | — |
| 9 | $32.19 | $26.62 | $16.03 | $27.00 | $48.00 | $32.35 |
| 8.5 | — | $19.98 | $20.00 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $26.30 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $10.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | $15.88 | — | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Hydrapple ex — FAQ
Is Hydrapple ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hydrapple ex brings $109 versus $39.27 raw — a $69.40 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($32.19) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Hydrapple ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hydrapple ex (Stellar Crown 167/142) sells for about $109 versus $39.27 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.8× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hydrapple ex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $109, ahead of SGC 10 at $84.97. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hydrapple 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.
What gem rate makes grading Hydrapple ex break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Hydrapple ex breaks even when it gems about 75% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.19).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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