Is Hisuian Sneasler V worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Hisuian Sneasler V brings $106 versus $39.27 raw — a $66.39 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($37.94) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $39.27
- PSA 10
- $106
- PSA 9
- $37.94
- Gem premium
- 2.7×
- 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 | $106 | +$41.39 | +$16.39 | −$83.61 |
| PSA 9 | $37.94 | −$26.33 | −$51.33 | −$151 |
| PSA 8 | $27.92 | −$36.35 | −$61.35 | −$161 |
Net = sale price − $39.27 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% | $54.87 | −$34.40 |
| 50% | $71.80 | −$17.47 |
| 75% | $88.73 | −$0.54 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 76%. 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 | $106 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $103 | −$2.66 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $41.78 | −$63.88 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $31.36 | −$74.30 | 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 | SGC | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $106 | $41.78 | $103 | $31.36 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $36.99 | $29.96 | — | — | — |
| 9 | $37.94 | $25.17 | $19.97 | $12.05 | $41.86 | $25.04 |
| 8.5 | — | $16.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 8 | $27.92 | $19.00 | — | — | — | $26.81 |
| 7 | $19.00 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | — | — | — | $6.00 | — | — |
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Grading Hisuian Sneasler V — FAQ
Is Hisuian Sneasler V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hisuian Sneasler V brings $106 versus $39.27 raw — a $66.39 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($37.94) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Hisuian Sneasler V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hisuian Sneasler V (Astral Radiance 175/189) sells for about $106 versus $39.27 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.7× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hisuian Sneasler V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $106, ahead of BGS 10 at $103. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hisuian Sneasler V 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 Hisuian Sneasler V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Hisuian Sneasler V breaks even when it gems about 76% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $37.94).
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