Best Ariados Cards to Grade
The Ariados cards where grading pays off most — ranked by net profit from raw to PSA 10 after real grading costs, with each card's estimated gem rate and risk-adjusted return. Top pick: Ariados (Aquapolis) at +$1,076 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $75 | $1,269 | $118 | +$1,076 | +$134 | |
| 2 | $39 | $1,025 | $115 | +$871 | +$216 | |
| 3 | $15 | $550 | $85 | +$449 | −$12 | |
| 4 | $25 | $299 | $73 | +$201 | −$21 | |
| 5 | $15 | $188 | $72 | +$101 | +$3 |
Net (best) = PSA 10 value − raw value − grading cost (PSA fees as of 2026-06-28). Risk-adjusted weights every grade by its estimated likelihood from PSA population (cumulative and biased toward nicer copies — a guide, not a guarantee).