Is Psychic Energy worth grading?
Pokémon · Base Set 2 · 129/130 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Psychic Energy brings $33.84 versus $0.35 raw — a $33.49 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.42) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.35
- PSA 10
- $33.84
- PSA 9
- $16.42
- Gem premium
- 97×
- 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 | $33.84 | +$8.49 | −$16.51 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $16.42 | −$8.93 | −$33.93 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $7.00 | −$18.35 | −$43.35 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $0.35 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% | $20.78 | −$29.57 |
| 50% | $25.13 | −$25.22 |
| 75% | $29.49 | −$20.86 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $35.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $33.84 | −$1.16 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $33.84 | $35.00 |
| 9 | $16.42 | $5.62 |
| 8.5 | — | $6.95 |
| 8 | $7.00 | — |
| 7 | $71.00 | $2.00 |
| 6 | $6.00 | — |
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Grading Psychic Energy — FAQ
Is Psychic Energy worth grading?
A PSA 10 Psychic Energy brings $33.84 versus $0.35 raw — a $33.49 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.42) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Psychic Energy worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Psychic Energy (Base Set 2 129/130) sells for about $33.84 versus $0.35 for a raw near-mint copy — a 97× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Psychic Energy?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $35.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $33.84. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Psychic Energy need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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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