Is Capture Energy worth grading?
Pokémon · Darkness Ablaze · 201/189 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Capture Energy brings $33.75 versus $3.00 raw — a $30.75 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.33) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.00
- PSA 10
- $33.75
- PSA 9
- $11.33
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $33.75 | +$5.75 | −$19.25 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $11.33 | −$16.67 | −$41.67 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $10.49 | −$17.51 | −$42.51 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $3.00 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% | $16.94 | −$36.06 |
| 50% | $22.54 | −$30.46 |
| 75% | $28.14 | −$24.86 |
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 | $33.75 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $8.03 | −$25.72 | 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 Capture Energy — FAQ
Is Capture Energy worth grading?
A PSA 10 Capture Energy brings $33.75 versus $3.00 raw — a $30.75 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.33) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Capture Energy worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Capture Energy (Darkness Ablaze 201/189) sells for about $33.75 versus $3.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Capture Energy?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $33.75, ahead of CGC 10 at $8.03. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Capture 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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