Is Water Energy worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Water Energy brings $223 versus $146 raw — a $77.27 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($74.94) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $146
- PSA 10
- $223
- PSA 9
- $74.94
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- 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 | $223 | +$52.27 | +$27.27 | −$72.73 |
| PSA 9 | $74.94 | −$95.85 | −$121 | −$221 |
| PSA 8 | $43.09 | −$128 | −$153 | −$253 |
Net = sale price − $146 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% | $112 | −$83.82 |
| 50% | $149 | −$46.79 |
| 75% | $186 | −$9.76 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 82%. 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 | $989 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $184 | −$804 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $989 | $184 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $85.03 | $350 |
| 9 | $122 | $125 | $24.29 |
| 8.5 | — | $73.18 | $49.00 |
| 8 | $90.20 | $53.56 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $70.00 | — |
| 7 | $62.18 | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $35.00 | — |
| 6 | $99.99 | — | — |
| 5 | $15.00 | — | — |
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Grading Water Energy — FAQ
Is Water Energy worth grading?
A PSA 10 Water Energy brings $223 versus $146 raw — a $77.27 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($74.94) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Water Energy worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Water Energy (Call of Legends 90/95) sells for about $223 versus $146 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.5× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Water Energy?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $989, ahead of CGC 10 at $184. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Water 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 Water Energy break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Water Energy breaks even when it gems about 82% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $74.94).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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