Is Friends in Hisui worth grading?
Pokémon · Crown Zenith · 130/159 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Friends in Hisui brings $35.27 versus $0.08 raw — a $35.19 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.08
- PSA 10
- $35.27
- PSA 9
- $11.00
- Gem premium
- 441×
- 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 | $35.27 | +$10.19 | −$14.81 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $11.00 | −$14.08 | −$39.08 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $10.00 | −$15.08 | −$40.08 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $0.08 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% | $17.07 | −$33.01 |
| 50% | $23.14 | −$26.94 |
| 75% | $29.20 | −$20.88 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $35.27 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $11.00 | −$24.27 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $24.00 | $11.00 |
| 9 | $11.00 | — |
| 8 | $4.00 | — |
| 6 | $208 | — |
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Grading Friends in Hisui — FAQ
Is Friends in Hisui worth grading?
A PSA 10 Friends in Hisui brings $35.27 versus $0.08 raw — a $35.19 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Friends in Hisui worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Friends in Hisui (Crown Zenith 130/159) sells for about $35.27 versus $0.08 for a raw near-mint copy — a 441× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Friends in Hisui?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $35.27, ahead of CGC 10 at $11.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Friends in Hisui 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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