Is Water Energy worth grading?
Pokémon · Chilling Reign · 231/198 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Water Energy brings $50.19 versus $16.08 raw — a $34.11 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.32) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $16.08
- PSA 10
- $50.19
- PSA 9
- $22.32
- Gem premium
- 3.1×
- 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 | $50.19 | +$9.11 | −$15.89 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $22.32 | −$18.76 | −$43.76 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $7.52 | −$33.56 | −$58.56 | −$159 |
Net = sale price − $16.08 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% | $29.29 | −$36.79 |
| 50% | $36.25 | −$29.83 |
| 75% | $43.22 | −$22.86 |
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 | $50.19 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $34.52 | −$15.67 | 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 Water Energy — FAQ
Is Water Energy worth grading?
A PSA 10 Water Energy brings $50.19 versus $16.08 raw — a $34.11 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.32) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Water Energy worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Water Energy (Chilling Reign 231/198) sells for about $50.19 versus $16.08 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.1× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Water Energy?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $50.19, ahead of CGC 10 at $34.52. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Water 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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