Is Darkness Energy worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Darkness Energy sells for $589 against $150 raw: a $439 spread, 3.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($267) 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)
- $150
- PSA 10
- $589
- PSA 9
- $267
- Gem premium
- 3.9×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $589 | +$414 | +$389 | +$289 |
| PSA 9 | $267 | +$92.35 | +$67.35 | −$32.65 |
| PSA 8 | $180 | +$4.87 | −$20.13 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $150 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% | $348 | +$148 |
| 50% | $428 | +$228 |
| 75% | $509 | +$309 |
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 | $589 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $300 | −$289 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $589 | $300 | — |
| 9 | $267 | $200 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $125 | — |
| 8 | $180 | $100 | $220 |
| 7.5 | — | $99.72 | — |
| 7 | $153 | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $80.00 | — |
| 6 | $84.79 | — | — |
| 5.5 | — | $40.00 | — |
| 5 | $69.81 | $70.00 | — |
| 1 | $50.00 | — | — |
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Grading Darkness Energy — FAQ
Is Darkness Energy worth grading?
A PSA 10 Darkness Energy sells for $589 against $150 raw: a $439 spread, 3.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($267) 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 Darkness Energy worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Darkness Energy (Call of Legends 94/95) sells for about $589 versus $150 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.9× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Darkness Energy?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $589, ahead of CGC 10 at $300. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Darkness 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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