Is Energy Switch worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 62× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Energy Switch sells for $126 against $2.01 raw: a $123 spread, 62× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.90) 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)
- $2.01
- PSA 10
- $126
- PSA 9
- $16.90
- Gem premium
- 62×
- As of
- Aug 18, 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 | $126 | +$98.49 | +$73.49 | −$26.51 |
| PSA 9 | $16.90 | −$10.11 | −$35.11 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $2.01 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% | $44.05 | −$7.96 |
| 50% | $71.20 | +$19.19 |
| 75% | $98.35 | +$46.34 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 32%. 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 | $138 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $59.37 | −$78.63 | 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 | $138 | $59.37 | — |
| 9 | $16.90 | — | $38.00 |
| 7 | $3.00 | — | — |
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Grading Energy Switch — FAQ
Is Energy Switch worth grading?
A PSA 10 Energy Switch sells for $126 against $2.01 raw: a $123 spread, 62× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.90) 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 Switch worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Energy Switch (FireRed & LeafGreen 90/112) sells for about $126 versus $2.01 for a raw near-mint copy — a 62× premium as of Aug 18, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Energy Switch?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $138, ahead of CGC 10 at $59.37. 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 32% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $16.90).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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