Is Grass Energy worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Grass Energy brings $110 versus $78.70 raw — a $31.62 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($48.13) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $78.70
- PSA 10
- $110
- PSA 9
- $48.13
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- 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 | $110 | +$6.62 | −$18.38 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $48.13 | −$55.57 | −$80.57 | −$181 |
| PSA 8 | $45.97 | −$57.73 | −$82.73 | −$183 |
Net = sale price − $78.70 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% | $63.68 | −$65.02 |
| 50% | $79.22 | −$49.48 |
| 75% | $94.77 | −$33.93 |
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 | $299 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $185 | −$114 | 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 | $299 | $185 | — | — |
| 9 | $48.13 | $31.20 | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | $37.00 | $36.00 | — |
| 8 | $45.97 | $18.00 | — | $52.99 |
| 7.5 | — | $50.00 | — | — |
| 7 | $34.46 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $30.76 | — | — | — |
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Grading Grass Energy — FAQ
Is Grass Energy worth grading?
A PSA 10 Grass Energy brings $110 versus $78.70 raw — a $31.62 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($48.13) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Grass Energy worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Grass Energy (Call of Legends 88/95) sells for about $110 versus $78.70 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.4× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Grass Energy?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $299, ahead of CGC 10 at $185. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Grass 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.
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