Is Double Colorless Energy worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Double Colorless Energy sells for $1,729 against $45.47 raw: a $1,684 spread, 38× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($234) 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)
- $45.47
- PSA 10
- $1,729
- PSA 9
- $234
- Gem premium
- 38×
- 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 | $1,729 | +$1,659 | +$1,634 | +$1,534 |
| PSA 9 | $234 | +$163 | +$138 | +$38.20 |
| PSA 8 | $26.99 | −$43.48 | −$68.48 | −$168 |
Net = sale price − $45.47 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% | $608 | +$512 |
| 50% | $981 | +$886 |
| 75% | $1,355 | +$1,260 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $1,729 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $269 | −$1,460 | 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 | BGS | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $335 | $93.06 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $24.93 | $113 | — |
| 9 | $47.95 | $39.22 | $6.00 | $3.00 |
| 8.5 | $45.83 | $7.00 | $27.00 | — |
| 8 | $10.88 | $27.00 | — | — |
| 7.5 | $12.00 | $1.00 | — | — |
| 7 | $9.99 | $20.00 | — | — |
| 6 | $18.14 | $20.00 | — | — |
| 5.5 | — | $8.00 | — | — |
| 5 | $20.00 | — | — | — |
| 4 | $7.02 | — | — | — |
| 3 | $11.00 | $14.00 | — | — |
| 2 | $30.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading Double Colorless Energy — FAQ
Is Double Colorless Energy worth grading?
A PSA 10 Double Colorless Energy sells for $1,729 against $45.47 raw: a $1,684 spread, 38× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($234) 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 Double Colorless Energy worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Double Colorless Energy (Base 96/102) sells for about $1,729 versus $45.47 for a raw near-mint copy — a 38× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Double Colorless Energy?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,729, ahead of CGC 10 at $269. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Double Colorless Energy 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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