Is Energy Search worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 594× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Energy Search sells for $131 against $0.22 raw: a $130 spread, 594× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.92) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.22
- PSA 10
- $131
- PSA 9
- $13.92
- Gem premium
- 594×
- 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 | $131 | +$105 | +$80.39 | −$19.61 |
| PSA 9 | $13.92 | −$11.30 | −$36.30 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $26.00 | +$0.78 | −$24.22 | −$124 |
Net = sale price − $0.22 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% | $43.09 | −$7.13 |
| 50% | $72.27 | +$22.05 |
| 75% | $101 | +$51.22 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 31%. 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 | $131 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.97 | −$97.64 | 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 | $131 | $32.97 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $10.84 | $9.02 |
| 9 | $13.92 | $7.98 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $8.00 | — |
| 8 | $26.00 | $6.00 | — |
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Grading Energy Search — FAQ
Is Energy Search worth grading?
A PSA 10 Energy Search sells for $131 against $0.22 raw: a $130 spread, 594× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.92) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Energy Search worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Energy Search (Unseen Forces 94/115) sells for about $131 versus $0.22 for a raw near-mint copy — a 594× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Energy Search?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $131, ahead of CGC 10 at $32.97. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Energy Search 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 Search break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Energy Search breaks even when it gems about 31% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $13.92).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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