Is Hex Maniac worth grading?
Pokémon · Ancient Origins · 75a/98 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A CGC 9 Hex Maniac brings $299 versus $126 raw — a $173 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $126
- CGC 9
- $299
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 — CGC 9 | $299 | +$148 | +$123 | +$23.12 |
| PSA 8 | $125 | −$25.88 | −$50.88 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $126 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | — | $299 |
| 8 | $125 | — |
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Grading Hex Maniac — FAQ
Is Hex Maniac worth grading?
A CGC 9 Hex Maniac brings $299 versus $126 raw — a $173 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
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