Is Super Energy Removal worth grading?
Pokémon · Base Set 2 · 108/130 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Super Energy Removal brings $40.00 versus $3.15 raw — a $36.85 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.75) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.15
- PSA 10
- $40.00
- PSA 9
- $20.75
- Gem premium
- 13×
- As of
- Sep 27, 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 | $40.00 | +$11.85 | −$13.15 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $20.75 | −$7.40 | −$32.40 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $18.18 | −$9.97 | −$34.97 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $3.15 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% | $25.56 | −$27.59 |
| 50% | $30.38 | −$22.77 |
| 75% | $35.19 | −$17.96 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $40.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $14.72 | −$25.28 | 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.
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Grading Super Energy Removal — FAQ
Is Super Energy Removal worth grading?
A PSA 10 Super Energy Removal brings $40.00 versus $3.15 raw — a $36.85 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.75) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Super Energy Removal worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Super Energy Removal (Base Set 2 108/130) sells for about $40.00 versus $3.15 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Super Energy Removal?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $40.00, ahead of CGC 10 at $14.72. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Super Energy Removal 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.
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