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 $495 against $17.18 raw: a $478 spread, 29× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($129) 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)
- $17.18
- PSA 10
- $495
- PSA 9
- $129
- Gem premium
- 29×
- As of
- Oct 11, 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 | $495 | +$453 | +$428 | +$328 |
| PSA 9 | $129 | +$86.82 | +$61.82 | −$38.18 |
| PSA 8 | $98.94 | +$56.76 | +$31.76 | −$68.24 |
Net = sale price − $17.18 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% | $220 | +$153 |
| 50% | $312 | +$245 |
| 75% | $403 | +$336 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $1,111 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $941 | −$170 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $322 | −$789 | 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 $495 against $17.18 raw: a $478 spread, 29× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($129) 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 $495 versus $17.18 for a raw near-mint copy — a 29× premium as of Oct 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hop's Snorlax?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,111, 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.
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