Is Psychic Energy worth grading?
Pokémon · Crown Zenith · 156/159 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Psychic Energy brings $32.42 versus $4.56 raw — a $27.86 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.56
- PSA 10
- $32.42
- PSA 9
- $1.00
- Gem premium
- 7.1×
- 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 | $32.42 | +$2.86 | −$22.14 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $1.00 | −$28.56 | −$53.56 | −$154 |
| PSA 8 | $13.95 | −$15.61 | −$40.61 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $4.56 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% | $8.86 | −$45.70 |
| 50% | $16.71 | −$37.85 |
| 75% | $24.57 | −$29.99 |
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 | $32.42 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $14.64 | −$17.78 | 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 Psychic Energy — FAQ
Is Psychic Energy worth grading?
A PSA 10 Psychic Energy brings $32.42 versus $4.56 raw — a $27.86 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Psychic Energy worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Psychic Energy (Crown Zenith 156/159) sells for about $32.42 versus $4.56 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.1× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Psychic Energy?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $32.42, ahead of CGC 10 at $14.64. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Psychic 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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