Best Nidoqueen Cards to Grade
The Nidoqueen 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: Nidoqueen (Skyridge) at +$2,270 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $208 | $2,700 | $222 | +$2,270 | +$480 | |
| 2 | $16 | $1,500 | $120 | +$1,364 | −$86 | |
| 3 | $32 | $965 | $90 | +$843 | +$81 | |
| 4 | $33 | $870 | $89 | +$749 | −$13 | |
| 5 | $31 | $699 | $87 | +$581 | −$60 | |
| 6 | $17 | $521 | $85 | +$419 | +$6 | |
| 7 | $29 | $386 | $74 | +$283 | +$97 | |
| 8 | $23 | $95 | $71 | +$1 | −$52 |
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).