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 +$2,068 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $410 | $2,700 | $222 | +$2,068 | +$6 | |
| 2 | $15 | $285 | $73 | +$197 | +$33 | |
| 3 | $9 | $127 | $71 | +$47 | −$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).