Best Black Cards to Grade
The Black 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: Black Kyurem (XY Black Star Promos) at +$16,361 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $49 | $17,000 | $590 | +$16,361 | — | |
| 2 | $200 | $1,883 | $124 | +$1,560 | −$30 | |
| 3 | $7 | $400 | $74 | +$319 | −$51 | |
| 4 | $6 | $375 | $74 | +$296 | −$28 | |
| 5 | $21 | $220 | $72 | +$127 | −$68 | |
| 6 | $6 | $127 | $71 | +$49 | −$52 |
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).