Best Ash Cards to Grade
The Ash 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: Ash's Pikachu (SM Black Star Promos) at +$817 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $49 | $956 | $90 | +$817 | — | |
| 2 | $54 | $954 | $90 | +$811 | — | |
| 3 | $44 | $770 | $88 | +$638 | — | |
| 4 | $55 | $694 | $87 | +$553 | — | |
| 5 | $58 | $646 | $86 | +$501 | — | |
| 6 | $128 | $700 | $87 | +$485 | — | |
| 7 | $42 | $536 | $85 | +$409 | — |
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).