Is Hop's Snorlax worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Hop's Snorlax sells for $176 against $13.37 raw: a $163 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($58.59) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $13.37
- PSA 10
- $176
- PSA 9
- $58.59
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $176 | +$138 | +$113 | +$13.00 |
| PSA 9 | $58.59 | +$20.22 | −$4.78 | −$105 |
| PSA 8 | $80.38 | +$42.01 | +$17.01 | −$82.99 |
Net = sale price − $13.37 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% | $88.03 | +$24.66 |
| 50% | $117 | +$54.11 |
| 75% | $147 | +$83.56 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 4%. 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 | $1,133 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $941 | −$192 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $399 | −$734 | 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 | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,133 | $399 | $45.95 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $23.50 | — | — |
| 9 | $168 | $91.25 | — | $134 |
| 8.5 | $135 | — | $100 | — |
| 8 | $101 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $121 | — | — | — |
| 6 | — | — | $13.80 | — |
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Grading Hop's Snorlax — FAQ
Is Hop's Snorlax worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hop's Snorlax sells for $176 against $13.37 raw: a $163 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($58.59) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. 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 (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos 184) sells for about $176 versus $13.37 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hop's Snorlax?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,133, ahead of TAG 10 at $941. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hop's Snorlax 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 Hop's Snorlax break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Hop's Snorlax breaks even when it gems about 4% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $58.59).
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