Best Aerodactyl Cards to Grade
The Aerodactyl 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: Aerodactyl ex (Sandstorm) at +$3,288 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $81 | $3,600 | $231 | +$3,288 | +$84 | |
| 2 | $42 | $1,500 | $120 | +$1,338 | −$90 | |
| 3 | $39 | $1,405 | $119 | +$1,247 | +$30 | |
| 4 | $9 | $706 | $87 | +$610 | +$61 | |
| 5 | $75 | $425 | $74 | +$275 | +$83 | |
| 6 | $214 | $550 | $85 | +$250 | +$71 | |
| 7 | $16 | $232 | $72 | +$143 | −$41 | |
| 8 | $20 | $171 | $72 | +$80 | +$1 | |
| 9 | $8 | $128 | $71 | +$48 | −$15 | |
| 10 | $8 | $127 | $71 | +$47 | −$23 | |
| 11 | $5 | $80 | $71 | +$3 | −$68 | |
| 12 | $15 | $86 | $71 | +$0 | −$29 |
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).