Is Potion Energy worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Potion Energy sells for $114 against $2.58 raw: a $111 spread, 44× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($64.16) 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)
- $2.58
- PSA 10
- $114
- PSA 9
- $64.16
- Gem premium
- 44×
- 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 | $114 | +$86.42 | +$61.42 | −$38.58 |
| PSA 9 | $64.16 | +$36.58 | +$11.58 | −$88.42 |
| PSA 8 | $16.18 | −$11.40 | −$36.40 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $2.58 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% | $76.62 | +$24.04 |
| 50% | $89.08 | +$36.50 |
| 75% | $102 | +$48.96 |
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 | $114 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $84.99 | −$29.01 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $114 | $84.99 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $21.00 | $11.00 | — |
| 9 | $7.00 | $16.06 | $4.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $11.17 | $10.00 | $23.89 |
| 8 | $9.00 | $7.19 | — | — |
| 7.5 | $25.00 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $4.15 | $9.96 | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $7.00 | — | — |
| 6 | $9.50 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $6.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading Potion Energy — FAQ
Is Potion Energy worth grading?
A PSA 10 Potion Energy sells for $114 against $2.58 raw: a $111 spread, 44× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($64.16) 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 Potion Energy worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Potion Energy (Team Rocket 82/82) sells for about $114 versus $2.58 for a raw near-mint copy — a 44× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Potion Energy?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $114, ahead of CGC 10 at $84.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Potion 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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