Is Lightning Energy worth grading?
Pokémon · Neo Genesis · 109/111 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Lightning Energy brings $28.82 versus $0.98 raw — a $27.84 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.44) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.98
- PSA 10
- $28.82
- PSA 9
- $16.44
- Gem premium
- 29×
- 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 | $28.82 | +$2.84 | −$22.16 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $16.44 | −$9.54 | −$34.54 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $31.88 | +$5.90 | −$19.10 | −$119 |
Net = sale price − $0.98 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% | $19.54 | −$31.44 |
| 50% | $22.63 | −$28.35 |
| 75% | $25.73 | −$25.25 |
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 | $28.82 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.40 | −$8.42 | 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 | $26.00 | $20.40 |
| 9 | $14.31 | — |
| 8 | $31.88 | $3.08 |
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Grading Lightning Energy — FAQ
Is Lightning Energy worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lightning Energy brings $28.82 versus $0.98 raw — a $27.84 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.44) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Lightning Energy worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lightning Energy (Neo Genesis 109/111) sells for about $28.82 versus $0.98 for a raw near-mint copy — a 29× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lightning Energy?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $28.82, ahead of CGC 10 at $20.40. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lightning 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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