Is Darkness Energy worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Darkness Energy brings $63.95 versus $25.10 raw — a $38.85 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($29.48) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $25.10
- PSA 10
- $63.95
- PSA 9
- $29.48
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 | $63.95 | +$13.85 | −$11.15 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $29.48 | −$20.62 | −$45.62 | −$146 |
| PSA 8 | $10.49 | −$39.61 | −$64.61 | −$165 |
Net = sale price − $25.10 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% | $38.10 | −$37.00 |
| 50% | $46.72 | −$28.38 |
| 75% | $55.33 | −$19.77 |
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 | $63.95 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $50.00 | −$13.95 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $16.95 | −$47.00 | 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 Darkness Energy — FAQ
Is Darkness Energy worth grading?
A PSA 10 Darkness Energy brings $63.95 versus $25.10 raw — a $38.85 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($29.48) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Darkness Energy worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Darkness Energy (Evolving Skies 236/203) sells for about $63.95 versus $25.10 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Darkness Energy?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $63.95, ahead of CGC 10 at $50.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Darkness 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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