Is Potion Energy worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 50× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Potion Energy sells for $55.89 against $1.11 raw: a $54.78 spread, 50× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($9.12) 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)
- $1.11
- PSA 10
- $55.89
- PSA 9
- $9.12
- Gem premium
- 50×
- 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 | $55.89 | +$29.78 | +$4.78 | −$95.22 |
| PSA 9 | $9.12 | −$16.99 | −$41.99 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $14.86 | −$11.25 | −$36.25 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $1.11 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% | $20.81 | −$30.30 |
| 50% | $32.51 | −$18.60 |
| 75% | $44.20 | −$6.91 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 90%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $609 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $317 | −$292 | 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 | $609 | $317 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $84.83 | $400 | — |
| 9 | $386 | $64.94 | $23.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $92.50 | — | — |
| 8 | $116 | $49.79 | $27.00 | — |
| 7 | $45.41 | — | — | $125 |
| 6 | $44.82 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $65.00 | — | — | — |
| 4 | $39.21 | — | — | — |
| 3 | $46.99 | — | — | — |
| 1 | $89.57 | — | — | — |
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Grading Potion Energy — FAQ
Is Potion Energy worth grading?
A PSA 10 Potion Energy sells for $55.89 against $1.11 raw: a $54.78 spread, 50× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($9.12) 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 Potion Energy worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Potion Energy (Legendary Collection 101/110) sells for about $55.89 versus $1.11 for a raw near-mint copy — a 50× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Potion Energy?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $609, ahead of CGC 10 at $317. 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.
What gem rate makes grading Potion Energy break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Potion Energy breaks even when it gems about 90% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $9.12).
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