Is Fire Energy worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Fire Energy sells for $282 against $9.72 raw: a $272 spread, 29× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($65.85) 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)
- $9.72
- PSA 10
- $282
- PSA 9
- $65.85
- Gem premium
- 29×
- 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 | $282 | +$247 | +$222 | +$122 |
| PSA 9 | $65.85 | +$31.13 | +$6.13 | −$93.87 |
| PSA 8 | $29.67 | −$5.05 | −$30.05 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $9.72 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% | $120 | +$60.17 |
| 50% | $174 | +$114 |
| 75% | $228 | +$168 |
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 | $282 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $78.99 | −$203 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $29.90 | −$252 | 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 | $73.90 | $15.98 | — | $29.90 |
| 9.5 | $20.50 | $23.80 | $50.00 | $1.00 |
| 9 | $28.75 | $5.07 | — | $16.99 |
| 8.5 | $14.00 | $14.98 | $10.00 | — |
| 8 | $25.54 | $6.26 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $5.72 | — | — |
| 7 | $6.52 | $19.90 | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $9.03 | — | — |
| 6 | $30.00 | $2.00 | — | — |
| 5.5 | — | $3.25 | — | — |
| 5 | $9.20 | $1.99 | — | — |
| 4 | $17.00 | — | — | — |
| 1 | $49.99 | — | — | — |
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Grading Fire Energy — FAQ
Is Fire Energy worth grading?
A PSA 10 Fire Energy sells for $282 against $9.72 raw: a $272 spread, 29× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($65.85) 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 Fire Energy worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Fire Energy (Base 98/102) sells for about $282 versus $9.72 for a raw near-mint copy — a 29× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Fire Energy?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $282, ahead of CGC 10 at $78.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Fire 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?
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