Is Energy Switch worth grading?
Pokémon · Unseen Forces · 84/115 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Energy Switch sells for $1,475 against $0.93 raw: a $1,474 spread, 1586× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($26.11) 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)
- $0.93
- PSA 10
- $1,475
- PSA 9
- $26.11
- Gem premium
- 1586×
- As of
- Sep 26, 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 | $1,475 | +$1,449 | +$1,424 | +$1,324 |
| PSA 9 | $26.11 | +$0.18 | −$24.82 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $7.50 | −$18.43 | −$43.43 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $0.93 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% | $388 | +$337 |
| 50% | $751 | +$700 |
| 75% | $1,113 | +$1,062 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. 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 | $1,475 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.96 | −$1,446 | 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.
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Grading Energy Switch — FAQ
Is Energy Switch worth grading?
A PSA 10 Energy Switch sells for $1,475 against $0.93 raw: a $1,474 spread, 1586× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($26.11) 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 Switch worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Energy Switch (Unseen Forces 84/115) sells for about $1,475 versus $0.93 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1586× premium as of Sep 26, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Energy Switch?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,475, ahead of CGC 10 at $28.96. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Energy Switch 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 Switch break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Energy Switch breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $26.11).
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