Is Upper Energy worth grading?
Pokémon · Rising Rivals · 102/111 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 9 Upper Energy brings $30.00 versus $0.43 raw — a $29.57 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.43
- PSA 9
- $30.00
- PSA 9
- $17.00
- Gem premium
- 70×
- 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 9 | $30.00 | +$4.57 | −$20.43 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $17.00 | −$8.43 | −$33.43 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $0.43 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% | $20.25 | −$30.18 |
| 50% | $23.50 | −$26.93 |
| 75% | $26.75 | −$23.68 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Upper Energy — FAQ
Is Upper Energy worth grading?
A PSA 9 Upper Energy brings $30.00 versus $0.43 raw — a $29.57 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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