Best Ultra Cards to Grade
The Ultra 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: Ultra Ball (Plasma Freeze) at +$978 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $699 | $1,800 | $123 | +$978 | −$35 | |
| 2 | $114 | $500 | $75 | +$312 | +$67 | |
| 3 | $43 | $308 | $73 | +$192 | +$65 | |
| 4 | $28 | $180 | $72 | +$81 | +$18 | |
| 5 | $33 | $138 | $71 | +$34 | −$48 | |
| 6 | $20 | $95 | $71 | +$4 | −$31 |
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).