Is Hydreigon C worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 81× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Hydreigon C sells for $75.69 against $0.93 raw: a $74.76 spread, 81× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.17) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.93
- PSA 10
- $75.69
- PSA 9
- $16.17
- Gem premium
- 81×
- As of
- Sep 26, 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 | $75.69 | +$49.76 | +$24.76 | −$75.24 |
| PSA 9 | $16.17 | −$9.76 | −$34.76 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $16.36 | −$9.57 | −$34.57 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $0.93 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% | $31.05 | −$19.88 |
| 50% | $45.93 | −$5.00 |
| 75% | $60.81 | +$9.88 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 58%. 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 | $75.69 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $71.02 | −$4.67 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $9.92 | −$65.77 | 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 Hydreigon C — FAQ
Is Hydreigon C worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hydreigon C sells for $75.69 against $0.93 raw: a $74.76 spread, 81× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.17) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Hydreigon C worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hydreigon C (SWSH Black Star Promos) sells for about $75.69 versus $0.93 for a raw near-mint copy — a 81× premium as of Sep 26, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hydreigon C?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $75.69, ahead of TAG 10 at $71.02. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hydreigon C 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 Hydreigon C break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Hydreigon C breaks even when it gems about 58% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $16.17).
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