Is Ignition Energy worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Ignition Energy sell for $23.72, only $22.06 above the $1.66 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.66
- PSA 10
- $23.72
- PSA 9
- $12.50
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $23.72 | −$2.94 | −$27.94 | −$128 |
| PSA 9 | $12.50 | −$14.16 | −$39.16 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $10.50 | −$16.16 | −$41.16 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $1.66 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% | $15.30 | −$36.36 |
| 50% | $18.11 | −$33.55 |
| 75% | $20.91 | −$30.75 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $23.72 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $13.52 | −$10.20 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $23.72 | $13.52 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $9.00 | — |
| 9 | $12.50 | $1.99 | $11.12 |
| 8 | $10.50 | — | — |
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Grading Ignition Energy — FAQ
Is Ignition Energy worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Ignition Energy sell for $23.72, only $22.06 above the $1.66 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Ignition Energy worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ignition Energy (Phantasmal Flames 124/094) sells for about $23.72 versus $1.66 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ignition Energy?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $23.72, ahead of CGC 10 at $13.52. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ignition Energy 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?
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