Is Single Strike Energy worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 26× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Single Strike Energy sells for $53.13 against $2.05 raw: a $51.08 spread, 26× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.67) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.05
- PSA 10
- $53.13
- PSA 9
- $14.67
- Gem premium
- 26×
- As of
- Sep 29, 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 | $53.13 | +$26.08 | +$1.08 | −$98.92 |
| PSA 9 | $14.67 | −$12.38 | −$37.38 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $7.58 | −$19.47 | −$44.47 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $2.05 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% | $24.29 | −$27.77 |
| 50% | $33.90 | −$18.15 |
| 75% | $43.52 | −$8.53 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 97%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $53.13 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $17.00 | −$36.13 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $9.78 | −$43.35 | 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 Single Strike Energy — FAQ
Is Single Strike Energy worth grading?
A PSA 10 Single Strike Energy sells for $53.13 against $2.05 raw: a $51.08 spread, 26× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.67) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Single Strike Energy worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Single Strike Energy (Battle Styles 183/163) sells for about $53.13 versus $2.05 for a raw near-mint copy — a 26× premium as of Sep 29, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Single Strike Energy?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $53.13, ahead of BGS 10 at $17.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Single Strike 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.
What gem rate makes grading Single Strike Energy break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Single Strike Energy breaks even when it gems about 97% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $14.67).
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