Best Steelix Cards to Grade
The Steelix 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 Steelix (Neo Destiny) at +$3,904 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $270 | $4,413 | $239 | +$3,904 | — | |
| 2 | $200 | $3,097 | $226 | +$2,672 | +$695 | |
| 3 | $300 | $3,000 | $225 | +$2,475 | +$191 | |
| 4 | $47 | $2,451 | $130 | +$2,274 | +$37 | |
| 5 | $106 | $2,302 | $128 | +$2,068 | +$179 | |
| 6 | $20 | $417 | $74 | +$324 | +$32 | |
| 7 | $112 | $390 | $74 | +$204 | −$58 | |
| 8 | $74 | $311 | $73 | +$164 | +$67 | |
| 9 | $36 | $267 | $73 | +$159 | +$12 | |
| 10 | $20 | $219 | $72 | +$128 | +$1 | |
| 11 | $20 | $200 | $72 | +$109 | −$42 | |
| 12 | $42 | $184 | $72 | +$70 | −$9 | |
| 13 | $8 | $121 | $71 | +$41 | −$21 |
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).