Best Champions Cards to Grade
The Champions 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: Champions Festival (XY Black Star Promos) at +$3,062 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $101 | $3,392 | $229 | +$3,062 | — | |
| 2 | $300 | $3,260 | $228 | +$2,732 | +$20 | |
| 3 | $250 | $1,606 | $121 | +$1,235 | −$58 | |
| 4 | $175 | $531 | $85 | +$270 | — |
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).