Is Hop's Snorlax worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 405× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Hop's Snorlax sells for $138 against $0.34 raw: a $137 spread, 405× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.22) 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)
- $0.34
- PSA 10
- $138
- PSA 9
- $22.22
- Gem premium
- 405×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $138 | +$112 | +$87.47 | −$12.53 |
| PSA 9 | $22.22 | −$3.12 | −$28.12 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $18.46 | −$6.88 | −$31.88 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $0.34 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% | $51.12 | +$0.78 |
| 50% | $80.02 | +$29.67 |
| 75% | $109 | +$58.57 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 24%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $411 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $138 | −$273 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $36.73 | −$374 | 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 Hop's Snorlax — FAQ
Is Hop's Snorlax worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hop's Snorlax sells for $138 against $0.34 raw: a $137 spread, 405× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.22) 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 Hop's Snorlax worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hop's Snorlax (Journey Together 117/159) sells for about $138 versus $0.34 for a raw near-mint copy — a 405× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hop's Snorlax?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $411, ahead of PSA 10 at $138. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hop's Snorlax need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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 Hop's Snorlax break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Hop's Snorlax breaks even when it gems about 24% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $22.22).
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