Is Metal Energy worth grading?
Pokémon · Black & White · 112/114 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A CGC 1 Metal Energy brings $36.00 versus $4.55 raw — a $31.45 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.55
- CGC 1
- $36.00
- Gem premium
- 7.9×
- 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 — CGC 1 | $36.00 | +$6.45 | −$18.55 | −$119 |
Net = sale price − $4.55 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | CGC |
|---|---|
| 8 | $6.00 |
| 1 | $36.00 |
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Grading Metal Energy — FAQ
Is Metal Energy worth grading?
A CGC 1 Metal Energy brings $36.00 versus $4.55 raw — a $31.45 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
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