Is Dark Electrode worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dark Electrode sells for $458 against $91.33 raw: a $366 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($140) 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)
- $91.33
- PSA 10
- $458
- PSA 9
- $140
- Gem premium
- 5.0×
- 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 | $458 | +$341 | +$316 | +$216 |
| PSA 9 | $140 | +$23.45 | −$1.55 | −$102 |
| PSA 8 | $82.04 | −$34.29 | −$59.29 | −$159 |
Net = sale price − $91.33 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% | $219 | +$77.92 |
| 50% | $299 | +$157 |
| 75% | $378 | +$237 |
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 | $458 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $391 | −$66.63 | 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 | $427 | $391 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $175 | $115 |
| 9 | $117 | $105 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $33.02 | — |
| 8 | $43.34 | — | — |
| 7 | $34.49 | — | — |
| 6 | $34.27 | — | — |
| 5 | $23.91 | — | — |
| 4.5 | — | $20.00 | — |
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Grading Dark Electrode — FAQ
Is Dark Electrode worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dark Electrode sells for $458 against $91.33 raw: a $366 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($140) 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 Dark Electrode worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dark Electrode (Team Rocket Returns 4/109) sells for about $458 versus $91.33 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.0× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dark Electrode?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $458, ahead of CGC 10 at $391. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dark Electrode 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 Dark Electrode break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dark Electrode breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $140).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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