Best Empoleon Cards to Grade
The Empoleon 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: Empoleon (Plasma Freeze) at +$6,712 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $293 | $7,500 | $495 | +$6,712 | +$227 | |
| 2 | $19 | $659 | $87 | +$553 | — | |
| 3 | $12 | $138 | $71 | +$55 | −$15 | |
| 4 | $73 | $196 | $72 | +$51 | +$8 | |
| 5 | $7 | $105 | $71 | +$27 | −$56 | |
| 6 | $5 | $86 | $71 | +$10 | −$45 |
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).