Is Energy Restore worth grading?
Pokémon · Expedition Base Set · 141/165 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Energy Restore sells for $175 against $1.19 raw: a $174 spread, 147× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($26.91) 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)
- $1.19
- PSA 10
- $175
- PSA 9
- $26.91
- Gem premium
- 147×
- 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 | $175 | +$149 | +$124 | +$23.81 |
| PSA 9 | $26.91 | +$0.72 | −$24.28 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $28.55 | +$2.36 | −$22.64 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $1.19 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% | $63.93 | +$12.74 |
| 50% | $101 | +$49.77 |
| 75% | $138 | +$86.79 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 16%. 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 | $175 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $75.00 | −$100 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $17.00 | $75.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $16.00 |
| 9 | $65.52 | $8.38 |
| 8.5 | — | $8.39 |
| 8 | $28.55 | $5.00 |
| 7.5 | — | $6.00 |
| 7 | $11.00 | — |
| 5 | $13.00 | — |
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Grading Energy Restore — FAQ
Is Energy Restore worth grading?
A PSA 10 Energy Restore sells for $175 against $1.19 raw: a $174 spread, 147× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($26.91) 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 Energy Restore worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Energy Restore (Expedition Base Set 141/165) sells for about $175 versus $1.19 for a raw near-mint copy — a 147× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Energy Restore?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $175, ahead of CGC 10 at $75.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Energy Restore 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 Energy Restore break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Energy Restore breaks even when it gems about 16% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $26.91).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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