Is Electrode worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Electrode brings $40.17 versus $1.51 raw — a $38.66 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.51
- PSA 10
- $40.17
- PSA 9
- $18.00
- Gem premium
- 27×
- 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 | $40.17 | +$13.66 | −$11.34 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $18.00 | −$8.51 | −$33.51 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $14.00 | −$12.51 | −$37.51 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $1.51 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% | $23.54 | −$27.97 |
| 50% | $29.09 | −$22.43 |
| 75% | $34.63 | −$16.88 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $87.97 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $40.17 | −$47.80 | 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 | $40.17 | $87.97 |
| 9.5 | — | $20.03 |
| 9 | $59.60 | $55.96 |
| 8.5 | — | $14.00 |
| 8 | $33.00 | $10.00 |
| 7 | $39.99 | — |
| 6 | $39.99 | — |
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Grading Electrode — FAQ
Is Electrode worth grading?
A PSA 10 Electrode brings $40.17 versus $1.51 raw — a $38.66 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Electrode worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Electrode (Emerald 27/106) sells for about $40.17 versus $1.51 for a raw near-mint copy — a 27× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Electrode?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $87.97, ahead of PSA 10 at $40.17. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Electrode need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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?
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