Best Smoochum Cards to Grade
The Smoochum 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: Smoochum (HGSS Black Star Promos) at +$154 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $20 | $247 | $72 | +$154 | −$53 | |
| 2 | $17 | $179 | $72 | +$90 | +$60 | |
| 3 | $13 | $175 | $72 | +$90 | −$19 |
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).