Is Energy Search Pro worth grading?
Pokémon · Surging Sparks · 176/191 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Energy Search Pro brings $34.79 versus $0.71 raw — a $34.08 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($7.62) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.71
- PSA 10
- $34.79
- PSA 9
- $7.62
- Gem premium
- 49×
- 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 | $34.79 | +$9.08 | −$15.92 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $7.62 | −$18.09 | −$43.09 | −$143 |
| PSA 8 | $7.50 | −$18.21 | −$43.21 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $0.71 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% | $14.41 | −$36.30 |
| 50% | $21.20 | −$29.51 |
| 75% | $28.00 | −$22.71 |
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 | $34.79 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $6.25 | −$28.54 | 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 Energy Search Pro — FAQ
Is Energy Search Pro worth grading?
A PSA 10 Energy Search Pro brings $34.79 versus $0.71 raw — a $34.08 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($7.62) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Energy Search Pro worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Energy Search Pro (Surging Sparks 176/191) sells for about $34.79 versus $0.71 for a raw near-mint copy — a 49× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Energy Search Pro?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $34.79, ahead of CGC 10 at $6.25. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Energy Search Pro 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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