Best Noctowl Cards to Grade
The Noctowl 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: Shining Noctowl (Neo Destiny) at +$3,069 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $340 | $3,640 | $231 | +$3,069 | — | |
| 2 | $11 | $277 | $73 | +$194 | +$26 | |
| 3 | $25 | $250 | $72 | +$153 | −$17 | |
| 4 | $150 | $240 | $72 | +$18 | −$71 | |
| 5 | $10 | $84 | $71 | +$4 | −$50 |
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).