Is Double Rainbow Energy worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Double Rainbow Energy sells for $2,500 against $5.39 raw: a $2,495 spread, 464× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.15) 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)
- $5.39
- PSA 10
- $2,500
- PSA 9
- $53.15
- Gem premium
- 464×
- 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 | $2,500 | +$2,470 | +$2,445 | +$2,345 |
| PSA 9 | $53.15 | +$22.76 | −$2.24 | −$102 |
| PSA 8 | $31.91 | +$1.52 | −$23.48 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $5.39 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% | $665 | +$609 |
| 50% | $1,277 | +$1,221 |
| 75% | $1,888 | +$1,833 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 0%. 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 | $2,500 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $16.00 | −$2,484 | 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 | $2,500 | $16.00 | — |
| 9 | $53.15 | $11.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | — | $7.00 |
| 8 | $32.60 | $16.00 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $6.00 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $11.00 | — |
| 6 | — | $9.95 | — |
| 5 | $16.00 | — | — |
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Grading Double Rainbow Energy — FAQ
Is Double Rainbow Energy worth grading?
A PSA 10 Double Rainbow Energy sells for $2,500 against $5.39 raw: a $2,495 spread, 464× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.15) 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 Double Rainbow Energy worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Double Rainbow Energy (Crystal Guardians 88/100) sells for about $2,500 versus $5.39 for a raw near-mint copy — a 464× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Double Rainbow Energy?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $2,500, ahead of CGC 10 at $16.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Double Rainbow 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 Double Rainbow Energy break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Double Rainbow Energy breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $53.15).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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