Best Persian Cards to Grade
The Persian 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: Dark Persian (Wizards Black Star Promos) at +$7,980 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $115 | $8,601 | $506 | +$7,980 | — | |
| 2 | $200 | $3,650 | $231 | +$3,219 | −$21 | |
| 3 | $51 | $1,200 | $117 | +$1,032 | −$91 | |
| 4 | $37 | $612 | $86 | +$489 | −$29 | |
| 5 | $300 | $628 | $86 | +$241 | −$65 | |
| 6 | $22 | $332 | $73 | +$237 | +$88 | |
| 7 | $73 | $300 | $73 | +$154 | +$0 | |
| 8 | $20 | $191 | $72 | +$99 | +$0 | |
| 9 | $5 | $153 | $72 | +$76 | −$11 | |
| 10 | $14 | $119 | $71 | +$34 | −$8 | |
| 11 | $7 | $93 | $71 | +$14 | −$19 | |
| 12 | $7 | $81 | $71 | +$3 | −$27 |
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).