Question 1

Is Hydreigon ex worth grading?

Accepted Answer

So is Hydreigon ex worth grading? Here's the honest math: a raw copy runs $89, but a PSA 10 sells for $263, which works out to about 3.0x the ungraded price. That sounds like an easy decision until you factor in what grading actually costs and how unforgiving it can be. Centering, edge wear, and surface flaws on a special illustration rare like this one get scrutinized closely, and plenty of copies come back as a Grade 9 instead, which is actually worth less than raw at $77. Grading fees add up too, and you're paying whether the card comes back a 10 or not. If your copy already looks sharp under a light and you're comfortable with the risk, it can pay off. If it's got any visible flaws, it might be smarter to just enjoy it raw or sell it as is.

Question 2

How rare is Hydreigon ex?

Accepted Answer

Right now there are 4,656 total graded copies of Hydreigon ex on record, and of those, 2,487 have earned the coveted PSA 10 label. That's actually a big chunk landing in gem mint territory, which tells you this card can be pulled and preserved in top condition more often than some of its tougher counterparts. Still, population numbers like these matter because they shape how collectors value each grade tier, and a healthy PSA 10 population helps explain why that $263 price point holds steady rather than spiking unpredictably.

Question 3

Where can you pull Hydreigon ex?

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This is where PackSpy's own data comes in handy, since we track real pulls across pack sites rather than relying on guesswork. We've recorded Hydreigon ex pulled 76 times across platforms including courtyard, collector-crypt, mnstr, tilt-rips, and packs, with the biggest recorded hit landing at $260. It's shown up in a handful of specific products too, like the Pokémon Starter Pack, Elite Pokémon Gacha Pack, Pack 1, Pokémon Master Pack, and Wildcard Basic Pack. Worth remembering though, opening packs is gambling by nature, and most rips don't come close to covering their cost, so treat any pull as a bonus rather than an expectation.

Question 4

How much is Hydreigon ex worth?

Accepted Answer

A raw, ungraded Hydreigon ex is valued at $89 right now. Graded copies shift that picture a lot: a Grade 9 sits at $77, while a PSA 10 gem mint copy jumps up to $263, so condition really does drive the price here.

Question 5

Is Hydreigon ex worth grading?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the copy in your hands. The PSA 10 price of $263 is about 3.0x the raw value of $89, which is tempting, but a Grade 9 actually dips below raw at $77, and grading isn't free or guaranteed, so weigh the card's condition honestly before sending it in.

Question 6

What set is Hydreigon ex from?

Accepted Answer

Hydreigon ex #169 comes from the White Flare set, released in 2025. It's a special illustration rare featuring artwork from Takumi Wada, which is part of why collectors chase it so eagerly.

Grade	Value	Population	PSA / CGC
PSA 10 (Gem Mint)	$227	2,503	2,357 / 146
PSA 9	$82	1,850	1,810 / 40
PSA 8	$75	263	255 / 8
PSA 7	$59	43	43 / -
PSA 6	$47	14	14 / -
PSA 5	$38	3	3 / -
PSA 4	$32	-	- / -
PSA 3	$27	-	- / -
PSA 2	$24	-	- / -
PSA 1	-	1	1 / -
Raw / Ungraded	$78	-	-

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