Is Basic Lightning Energy worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Basic Lightning Energy brings $31.04 versus $0.11 raw — a $30.93 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.35) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.11
- PSA 10
- $31.04
- PSA 9
- $15.35
- Gem premium
- 282×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $31.04 | +$5.93 | −$19.07 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $15.35 | −$9.76 | −$34.76 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $7.96 | −$17.15 | −$42.15 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $0.11 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% | $19.27 | −$30.84 |
| 50% | $23.20 | −$26.91 |
| 75% | $27.12 | −$22.99 |
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 | $31.04 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.37 | −$10.67 | 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 Basic Lightning Energy — FAQ
Is Basic Lightning Energy worth grading?
A PSA 10 Basic Lightning Energy brings $31.04 versus $0.11 raw — a $30.93 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.35) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Basic Lightning Energy worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Basic Lightning Energy (Scarlet & Violet Energies 004) sells for about $31.04 versus $0.11 for a raw near-mint copy — a 282× premium as of Oct 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Basic Lightning Energy?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $31.04, ahead of CGC 10 at $20.37. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Basic Lightning Energy 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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