Best Nidoking Cards to Grade
The Nidoking 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: Nidoking (Aquapolis) at +$15,739 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $750 | $17,080 | $591 | +$15,739 | +$707 | |
| 2 | $230 | $3,300 | $228 | +$2,842 | +$288 | |
| 3 | $38 | $1,500 | $120 | +$1,342 | −$53 | |
| 4 | $76 | $1,110 | $116 | +$918 | −$43 | |
| 5 | $24 | $540 | $85 | +$431 | +$58 | |
| 6 | $12 | $432 | $74 | +$345 | +$31 | |
| 7 | $19 | $411 | $74 | +$317 | −$51 | |
| 8 | $105 | $325 | $73 | +$147 | +$60 | |
| 9 | $38 | $215 | $72 | +$104 | −$10 | |
| 10 | $16 | $173 | $72 | +$85 | −$8 | |
| 11 | $21 | $155 | $72 | +$62 | −$20 | |
| 12 | $7 | $81 | $71 | +$3 | −$56 |
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).