Is Energy Recycler worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 1039× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Energy Recycler sells for $197 against $0.19 raw: a $197 spread, 1039× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.19
- PSA 10
- $197
- Gem premium
- 1039×
- 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 | $197 | +$172 | +$147 | +$47.27 |
Net = sale price − $0.19 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $197 | best | 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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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA |
|---|---|
| 10 | $197 |
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Grading Energy Recycler — FAQ
Is Energy Recycler worth grading?
A PSA 10 Energy Recycler sells for $197 against $0.19 raw: a $197 spread, 1039× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Energy Recycler worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Energy Recycler (Ancient Origins 72/98) sells for about $197 versus $0.19 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1039× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
What centering does Energy Recycler 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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