Best Melmetal Cards to Grade
The Melmetal 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: Lucario & Melmetal-GX (SM Black Star Promos) at +$155 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $72 | $300 | $73 | +$155 | +$61 | |
| 2 | $44 | $198 | $72 | +$82 | +$10 | |
| 3 | $31 | $180 | $72 | +$77 | +$7 | |
| 4 | $75 | $222 | $72 | +$74 | +$9 | |
| 5 | $12 | $89 | $71 | +$7 | — |
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).