Is Energy Retrieval worth grading?
Pokémon · Base Set 2 · 110/130 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 96× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Energy Retrieval sells for $42.11 against $0.44 raw: a $41.67 spread, 96× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($9.53) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.44
- PSA 10
- $42.11
- PSA 9
- $9.53
- Gem premium
- 96×
- 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 | $42.11 | +$16.67 | −$8.33 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $9.53 | −$15.91 | −$40.91 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $10.15 | −$15.29 | −$40.29 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $0.44 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% | $17.67 | −$32.77 |
| 50% | $25.82 | −$24.62 |
| 75% | $33.96 | −$16.48 |
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 | $42.11 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $4.25 | −$37.86 | 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 Energy Retrieval — FAQ
Is Energy Retrieval worth grading?
A PSA 10 Energy Retrieval sells for $42.11 against $0.44 raw: a $41.67 spread, 96× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($9.53) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Energy Retrieval worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Energy Retrieval (Base Set 2 110/130) sells for about $42.11 versus $0.44 for a raw near-mint copy — a 96× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Energy Retrieval?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $42.11, ahead of CGC 10 at $4.25. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Energy Retrieval 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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