Best The Cards to Grade
The The 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: Pikachu on the Ball (Pokémon Futsal Collection) at +$592 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $179 | $860 | $89 | +$592 | +$189 | |
| 2 | $41 | $500 | $75 | +$384 | +$47 | |
| 3 | $105 | $405 | $74 | +$226 | +$47 | |
| 4 | $37 | $315 | $73 | +$205 | −$13 | |
| 5 | $36 | $300 | $73 | +$191 | +$11 | |
| 6 | $25 | $250 | $72 | +$152 | −$51 |
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).