Best Detective Cards to Grade
The Detective 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: Detective Pikachu (SM Black Star Promos) at +$853 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $40 | $983 | $90 | +$853 | +$81 | |
| 2 | $15 | $524 | $85 | +$424 | +$45 | |
| 3 | $12 | $498 | $75 | +$411 | +$56 | |
| 4 | $11 | $300 | $73 | +$216 | −$17 |
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).