Is Fire Energy worth grading?
Pokémon · Fusion Strike · 284/264 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Fire Energy brings $43.08 versus $5.47 raw — a $37.61 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.81) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.47
- PSA 10
- $43.08
- PSA 9
- $12.81
- Gem premium
- 7.9×
- 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 | $43.08 | +$12.61 | −$12.39 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $12.81 | −$17.66 | −$42.66 | −$143 |
| PSA 8 | $9.31 | −$21.16 | −$46.16 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $5.47 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% | $20.38 | −$35.09 |
| 50% | $27.95 | −$27.52 |
| 75% | $35.51 | −$19.96 |
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 | $43.08 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $21.93 | −$21.15 | 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 Fire Energy — FAQ
Is Fire Energy worth grading?
A PSA 10 Fire Energy brings $43.08 versus $5.47 raw — a $37.61 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.81) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Fire Energy worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Fire Energy (Fusion Strike 284/264) sells for about $43.08 versus $5.47 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.9× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Fire Energy?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $43.08, ahead of CGC 10 at $21.93. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Fire 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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