Is Superior Energy Retrieval worth grading?
Pokémon · Paldea Evolved · 277/193 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 19× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Superior Energy Retrieval sells for $43.06 against $2.26 raw: a $40.80 spread, 19× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.15) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.26
- PSA 10
- $43.06
- PSA 9
- $12.15
- Gem premium
- 19×
- 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 | $43.06 | +$15.80 | −$9.20 | −$109 |
| PSA 9 | $12.15 | −$15.11 | −$40.11 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $11.30 | −$15.96 | −$40.96 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $2.26 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% | $19.88 | −$32.38 |
| 50% | $27.61 | −$24.66 |
| 75% | $35.33 | −$16.93 |
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 | $43.06 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.94 | −$24.12 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $6.00 | −$37.06 | 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.
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Grading Superior Energy Retrieval — FAQ
Is Superior Energy Retrieval worth grading?
A PSA 10 Superior Energy Retrieval sells for $43.06 against $2.26 raw: a $40.80 spread, 19× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.15) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Superior Energy Retrieval worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Superior Energy Retrieval (Paldea Evolved 277/193) sells for about $43.06 versus $2.26 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Superior Energy Retrieval?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $43.06, ahead of CGC 10 at $18.94. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Superior Energy Retrieval 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.
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