Is Hatterene V worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Hatterene V sell for $21.46, only $20.58 above the $0.88 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($7.96) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.88
- PSA 10
- $21.46
- PSA 9
- $7.96
- Gem premium
- 24×
- 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 | $21.46 | −$4.42 | −$29.42 | −$129 |
| PSA 9 | $7.96 | −$17.92 | −$42.92 | −$143 |
| PSA 8 | $9.50 | −$16.38 | −$41.38 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $0.88 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% | $11.34 | −$39.55 |
| 50% | $14.71 | −$36.17 |
| 75% | $18.08 | −$32.80 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $30.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $21.46 | −$8.54 | 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 Hatterene V — FAQ
Is Hatterene V worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Hatterene V sell for $21.46, only $20.58 above the $0.88 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($7.96) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Hatterene V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hatterene V (SWSH Black Star Promos) sells for about $21.46 versus $0.88 for a raw near-mint copy — a 24× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hatterene V?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $30.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $21.46. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hatterene V need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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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