Is Energy Removal 2 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Energy Removal 2 sells for $53.00 against $0.49 raw: a $52.51 spread, 108× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($96.36) 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)
- $0.49
- PSA 10
- $53.00
- PSA 9
- $96.36
- Gem premium
- 108×
- 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 | $53.00 | +$27.51 | +$2.51 | −$97.49 |
| PSA 9 | $96.36 | +$70.87 | +$45.87 | −$54.13 |
Net = sale price − $0.49 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% | $85.52 | +$35.03 |
| 50% | $74.68 | +$24.19 |
| 75% | $63.84 | +$13.35 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $53.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $10.00 | −$43.00 | 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 | $53.00 | $10.00 |
| 9 | $96.36 | $10.47 |
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Grading Energy Removal 2 — FAQ
Is Energy Removal 2 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Energy Removal 2 sells for $53.00 against $0.49 raw: a $52.51 spread, 108× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($96.36) 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 Removal 2 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Energy Removal 2 (Power Keepers 74/108) sells for about $53.00 versus $0.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 108× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Energy Removal 2?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $53.00, ahead of CGC 10 at $10.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Energy Removal 2 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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