Is Counter Energy worth grading?
Pokémon · Crimson Invasion · 100/111 · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
CGC 8.5 copies of Counter Energy sell for $7.00, only $6.39 above the $0.61 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.61
- CGC 8.5
- $7.00
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 — CGC 8.5 | $7.00 | −$18.61 | −$43.61 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $0.61 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | CGC |
|---|---|
| 8.5 | $7.00 |
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Grading Counter Energy — FAQ
Is Counter Energy worth grading?
CGC 8.5 copies of Counter Energy sell for $7.00, only $6.39 above the $0.61 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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