Best Bulbasaur Cards to Grade
The Bulbasaur 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: Bulbasaur (Legendary Collection) at +$4,975 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $500 | $5,955 | $480 | +$4,975 | −$42 | |
| 2 | $92 | $2,088 | $126 | +$1,870 | +$245 | |
| 3 | $10 | $979 | $90 | +$879 | — | |
| 4 | $70 | $500 | $75 | +$355 | −$69 | |
| 5 | $39 | $388 | $74 | +$275 | +$44 | |
| 6 | $38 | $364 | $74 | +$253 | +$208 | |
| 7 | $122 | $385 | $74 | +$188 | +$31 | |
| 8 | $43 | $294 | $73 | +$178 | +$28 | |
| 9 | $67 | $227 | $72 | +$88 | −$26 | |
| 10 | $6 | $161 | $72 | +$83 | −$13 | |
| 11 | $56 | $203 | $72 | +$75 | — | |
| 12 | $300 | $447 | $74 | +$72 | −$132 | |
| 13 | $23 | $126 | $71 | +$31 | — |
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).