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 (HS—Triumphant) at +$6,880 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $125 | $7,500 | $495 | +$6,880 | +$285 | |
| 2 | $13 | $4,800 | $243 | +$4,544 | — | |
| 3 | $112 | $3,999 | $235 | +$3,652 | +$176 | |
| 4 | $270 | $3,652 | $232 | +$3,150 | +$121 | |
| 5 | $162 | $1,982 | $125 | +$1,695 | +$127 | |
| 6 | $19 | $1,600 | $121 | +$1,460 | — | |
| 7 | $71 | $620 | $86 | +$463 | +$4 | |
| 8 | $57 | $463 | $75 | +$331 | −$54 | |
| 9 | $10 | $202 | $72 | +$121 | −$35 | |
| 10 | $10 | $156 | $72 | +$74 | −$18 | |
| 11 | $8 | $150 | $71 | +$71 | −$3 | |
| 12 | $60 | $155 | $72 | +$24 | −$7 | |
| 13 | $18 | $113 | $71 | +$23 | −$52 | |
| 14 | $9 | $100 | $71 | +$20 | −$35 |
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).