Is Hoopa-EX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Hoopa-EX sells for $177 against $6.98 raw: a $171 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.10) 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)
- $6.98
- PSA 10
- $177
- PSA 9
- $35.10
- Gem premium
- 25×
- 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 | $177 | +$146 | +$121 | +$20.51 |
| PSA 9 | $35.10 | +$3.12 | −$21.88 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $22.01 | −$9.97 | −$34.97 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $6.98 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% | $70.70 | +$13.72 |
| 50% | $106 | +$49.31 |
| 75% | $142 | +$84.91 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 15%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $200 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $177 | −$22.50 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $95.41 | $200 | — |
| 9 | $35.10 | $12.00 | $24.64 |
| 8 | $20.00 | — | — |
| 7 | $25.41 | — | — |
| 6 | $8.00 | — | — |
| 5.5 | $16.50 | — | — |
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Grading Hoopa-EX — FAQ
Is Hoopa-EX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hoopa-EX sells for $177 against $6.98 raw: a $171 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.10) 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.
How much is a PSA 10 Hoopa-EX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hoopa-EX (Ancient Origins 36/98) sells for about $177 versus $6.98 for a raw near-mint copy — a 25× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hoopa-EX?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $200, ahead of PSA 10 at $177. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hoopa-EX 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.
What gem rate makes grading Hoopa-EX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Hoopa-EX breaks even when it gems about 15% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $35.10).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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