Is Basic Lightning Energy worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
CGC 9 copies of Basic Lightning Energy sell for $6.50, only $6.35 above the $0.15 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.15
- CGC 9
- $6.50
- Gem premium
- 43×
- As of
- Oct 11, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — CGC 9 | $6.50 | −$18.65 | −$43.65 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $0.15 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Basic Lightning Energy — FAQ
Is Basic Lightning Energy worth grading?
CGC 9 copies of Basic Lightning Energy sell for $6.50, only $6.35 above the $0.15 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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