Best Steven Cards to Grade
The Steven 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: Steven's Metagross ex (Ascended Heroes) at +$351 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $105 | $542 | $85 | +$351 | +$197 | |
| 2 | $40 | $360 | $74 | +$247 | +$20 | |
| 3 | $32 | $200 | $72 | +$96 | −$18 | |
| 4 | $5 | $117 | $71 | +$40 | −$47 | |
| 5 | $52 | $141 | $71 | +$17 | −$25 |
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).