Is Electrode worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Electrode sells for $1,892 against $46.23 raw: a $1,846 spread, 41× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($330) 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)
- $46.23
- PSA 10
- $1,892
- PSA 9
- $330
- Gem premium
- 41×
- 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 | $1,892 | +$1,821 | +$1,796 | +$1,696 |
| PSA 9 | $330 | +$259 | +$234 | +$134 |
| PSA 8 | $129 | +$58.05 | +$33.05 | −$66.95 |
Net = sale price − $46.23 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% | $721 | +$625 |
| 50% | $1,111 | +$1,015 |
| 75% | $1,502 | +$1,405 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $1,892 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $115 | −$1,777 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,892 | $115 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $75.00 | — | — |
| 9 | $330 | $64.44 | $32.09 | $111 |
| 8.5 | $79.86 | $39.97 | — | — |
| 8 | $129 | $37.67 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $34.99 | — | — |
| 7 | $56.37 | — | — | $65.00 |
| 6 | $19.50 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $44.73 | — | — | — |
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Grading Electrode — FAQ
Is Electrode worth grading?
A PSA 10 Electrode sells for $1,892 against $46.23 raw: a $1,846 spread, 41× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($330) 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 Electrode worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Electrode (HS—Triumphant 93/102) sells for about $1,892 versus $46.23 for a raw near-mint copy — a 41× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Electrode?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,892, ahead of CGC 10 at $115. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does 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.
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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