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 +$6,897 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $999 | $8,400 | $504 | +$6,897 | +$399 | |
| 2 | $226 | $6,225 | $482 | +$5,517 | +$1 | |
| 3 | $230 | $4,276 | $238 | +$3,808 | +$348 | |
| 4 | $65 | $1,387 | $119 | +$1,203 | +$61 | |
| 5 | $218 | $1,050 | $115 | +$717 | +$74 | |
| 6 | $42 | $411 | $74 | +$295 | −$51 | |
| 7 | $115 | $350 | $73 | +$162 | +$65 | |
| 8 | $23 | $157 | $72 | +$62 | −$22 | |
| 9 | $12 | $128 | $71 | +$44 | −$16 |
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).