Is Energy Root worth grading?
Pokémon · Unseen Forces · 83/115 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Energy Root sells for $125 against $0.99 raw: a $124 spread, 126× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.58) 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)
- $0.99
- PSA 10
- $125
- PSA 9
- $31.58
- Gem premium
- 126×
- 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 | $125 | +$99.01 | +$74.01 | −$25.99 |
| PSA 9 | $31.58 | +$5.59 | −$19.41 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $36.33 | +$10.34 | −$14.66 | −$115 |
Net = sale price − $0.99 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% | $54.94 | +$3.95 |
| 50% | $78.29 | +$27.30 |
| 75% | $102 | +$50.66 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 21%. 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 | $125 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.31 | −$101 | 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 | $125 | $24.31 |
| 9.5 | — | $8.97 |
| 9 | $31.58 | $28.84 |
| 8.5 | — | $6.99 |
| 8 | $36.33 | $7.99 |
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Grading Energy Root — FAQ
Is Energy Root worth grading?
A PSA 10 Energy Root sells for $125 against $0.99 raw: a $124 spread, 126× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.58) 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 Root worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Energy Root (Unseen Forces 83/115) sells for about $125 versus $0.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 126× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Energy Root?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $125, ahead of CGC 10 at $24.31. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Energy Root 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 Root break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Energy Root breaks even when it gems about 21% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $31.58).
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