Is Hydreigon ex worth grading?
Pokémon · Surging Sparks · 223/191 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 9.7× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Hydreigon ex sells for $53.16 against $5.46 raw: a $47.70 spread, 9.7× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.81) 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)
- $5.46
- PSA 10
- $53.16
- PSA 9
- $19.81
- Gem premium
- 9.7×
- 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 | $53.16 | +$22.70 | −$2.30 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $19.81 | −$10.65 | −$35.65 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $19.16 | −$11.30 | −$36.30 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $5.46 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% | $28.15 | −$27.31 |
| 50% | $36.48 | −$18.98 |
| 75% | $44.82 | −$10.64 |
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 | $53.16 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $49.63 | −$3.53 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $22.32 | −$30.84 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $20.00 | −$33.16 | 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 Hydreigon ex — FAQ
Is Hydreigon ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hydreigon ex sells for $53.16 against $5.46 raw: a $47.70 spread, 9.7× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.81) 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 Hydreigon ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hydreigon ex (Surging Sparks 223/191) sells for about $53.16 versus $5.46 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.7× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hydreigon ex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $53.16, ahead of TAG 10 at $49.63. 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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