Is Psychic Energy worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 11× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Psychic Energy sells for $131 against $11.91 raw: a $119 spread, 11× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.35) 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)
- $11.91
- PSA 10
- $131
- PSA 9
- $20.35
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | +$93.69 | +$68.69 | −$31.31 |
| PSA 9 | $20.35 | −$16.56 | −$41.56 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $24.18 | −$12.73 | −$37.73 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $11.91 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% | $47.91 | −$14.00 |
| 50% | $75.47 | +$13.56 |
| 75% | $103 | +$41.13 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 38%. 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 | $57.19 | −$73.41 | 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 | $131 | $57.19 |
| 9.5 | $50.00 | $29.24 |
| 9 | $20.35 | $12.08 |
| 8.5 | — | $6.00 |
| 8 | $24.18 | $14.40 |
| 7 | $5.50 | $9.00 |
| 6 | $9.03 | — |
| 4 | $11.44 | — |
| 1 | $30.00 | — |
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Grading Psychic Energy — FAQ
Is Psychic Energy worth grading?
A PSA 10 Psychic Energy sells for $131 against $11.91 raw: a $119 spread, 11× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.35) 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 Psychic Energy worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Psychic Energy (Holon Phantoms 109/110) sells for about $131 versus $11.91 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Psychic Energy?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $131, ahead of CGC 10 at $57.19. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Psychic 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.
What gem rate makes grading Psychic Energy break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Psychic Energy breaks even when it gems about 38% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $20.35).
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