Is Hisuian Typhlosion V worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 88× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Hisuian Typhlosion V sells for $99.99 against $1.14 raw: a $98.85 spread, 88× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.01) 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)
- $1.14
- PSA 10
- $99.99
- PSA 9
- $22.01
- Gem premium
- 88×
- 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 | $99.99 | +$73.85 | +$48.85 | −$51.15 |
| PSA 9 | $22.01 | −$4.13 | −$29.13 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $1.14 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% | $41.50 | −$9.64 |
| 50% | $61.00 | +$9.86 |
| 75% | $80.49 | +$29.35 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 37%. 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 | $99.99 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $11.50 | −$88.49 | 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 Hisuian Typhlosion V — FAQ
Is Hisuian Typhlosion V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hisuian Typhlosion V sells for $99.99 against $1.14 raw: a $98.85 spread, 88× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.01) 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 Hisuian Typhlosion V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hisuian Typhlosion V (SWSH Black Star Promos) sells for about $99.99 versus $1.14 for a raw near-mint copy — a 88× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hisuian Typhlosion V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $99.99, ahead of CGC 10 at $11.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hisuian Typhlosion 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 Typhlosion V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Hisuian Typhlosion V breaks even when it gems about 37% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $22.01).
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