Is Heracross-EX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 9 Heracross-EX sells for $112 against $48.73 raw: a $63.43 spread, 2.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($112) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $48.73
- PSA 9
- $112
- PSA 9
- $112
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- 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 9 | $112 | +$38.43 | +$13.43 | −$86.57 |
| PSA 9 | $112 | +$38.43 | +$13.43 | −$86.57 |
| PSA 8 | $48.69 | −$25.04 | −$50.04 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $48.73 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% | $112 | +$13.43 |
| 50% | $112 | +$13.43 |
| 75% | $112 | +$13.43 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | $112 | $100 |
| 8.5 | — | $50.00 |
| 8 | $48.69 | $47.40 |
| 7 | $23.17 | — |
| 6 | $17.50 | — |
| 5 | $22.89 | — |
| 4 | $28.01 | — |
| 2 | $10.00 | — |
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Grading Heracross-EX — FAQ
Is Heracross-EX worth grading?
A PSA 9 Heracross-EX sells for $112 against $48.73 raw: a $63.43 spread, 2.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($112) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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