Is ヒビキのホウオウex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 ヒビキのホウオウex brings $225 versus $133 raw — a $91.51 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($123) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $133
- PSA 10
- $225
- PSA 9
- $123
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 | $225 | +$66.51 | +$41.51 | −$58.49 |
| PSA 9 | $123 | −$35.39 | −$60.39 | −$160 |
| PSA 8 | $99.83 | −$58.38 | −$83.38 | −$183 |
Net = sale price − $133 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% | $148 | −$34.92 |
| 50% | $174 | −$9.44 |
| 75% | $199 | +$16.03 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 59%. 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 | $347 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $241 | −$106 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $225 | −$122 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $174 | −$173 | 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 | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $225 | $174 | $347 | $241 | $173 |
| 9.5 | — | $95.00 | $138 | — | — |
| 9 | $123 | $78.65 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $99.83 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading ヒビキのホウオウex — FAQ
Is ヒビキのホウオウex worth grading?
A PSA 10 ヒビキのホウオウex brings $225 versus $133 raw — a $91.51 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($123) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 ヒビキのホウオウex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 ヒビキのホウオウex (熱風のアリーナ 086/063) sells for about $225 versus $133 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.7× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for ヒビキのホウオウex?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $347, ahead of TAG 10 at $241. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does ヒビキのホウオウ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 ヒビキのホウオウex break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting ヒビキのホウオウex breaks even when it gems about 59% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $123).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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