Best Absol Cards to Grade
The Absol 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: Absol (Team Magma vs Team Aqua) at +$2,589 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $167 | $2,980 | $225 | +$2,589 | +$147 | |
| 2 | $117 | $2,500 | $220 | +$2,163 | +$32 | |
| 3 | $83 | $1,498 | $120 | +$1,295 | +$94 | |
| 4 | $230 | $1,385 | $119 | +$1,035 | +$12 | |
| 5 | $69 | $933 | $89 | +$774 | +$28 | |
| 6 | $154 | $1,037 | $115 | +$768 | −$14 | |
| 7 | $9 | $179 | $72 | +$98 | −$8 | |
| 8 | $71 | $200 | $72 | +$57 | +$15 |
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).