Is Energy Flow worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Energy Flow sells for $83.73 against $0.87 raw: a $82.86 spread, 96× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.81) 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)
- $0.87
- PSA 10
- $83.73
- PSA 9
- $28.81
- Gem premium
- 96×
- As of
- Aug 19, 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 | $83.73 | +$57.86 | +$32.86 | −$67.14 |
| PSA 9 | $28.81 | +$2.94 | −$22.06 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $13.92 | −$11.95 | −$36.95 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $0.87 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% | $42.54 | −$8.33 |
| 50% | $56.27 | +$5.40 |
| 75% | $70.00 | +$19.13 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 40%. 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 | $83.73 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $19.99 | −$63.74 | 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 | $55.77 | $19.99 |
| 9.5 | — | $1.00 |
| 9 | $18.00 | $7.59 |
| 8.5 | — | $6.00 |
| 8 | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| 7.5 | — | $2.00 |
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Grading Energy Flow — FAQ
Is Energy Flow worth grading?
A PSA 10 Energy Flow sells for $83.73 against $0.87 raw: a $82.86 spread, 96× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.81) 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 Flow worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Energy Flow (Gym Heroes 122/132) sells for about $83.73 versus $0.87 for a raw near-mint copy — a 96× premium as of Aug 19, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Energy Flow?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $83.73, ahead of CGC 10 at $19.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Energy Flow 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 Flow break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Energy Flow breaks even when it gems about 40% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $28.81).
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