Best Manaphy Cards to Grade
The Manaphy 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: Manaphy (XY Black Star Promos) at +$2,430 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $48 | $2,700 | $222 | +$2,430 | −$16 | |
| 2 | $17 | $600 | $86 | +$497 | +$64 | |
| 3 | $8 | $274 | $73 | +$193 | +$3 | |
| 4 | $7 | $180 | $72 | +$101 | −$14 | |
| 5 | $7 | $80 | $71 | +$2 | −$59 |
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).