Best Xerneas Cards to Grade
The Xerneas 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: Xerneas-EX (XY Black Star Promos) at +$833 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $15 | $938 | $89 | +$833 | +$138 | |
| 2 | $5 | $445 | $74 | +$365 | +$1 | |
| 3 | $61 | $377 | $74 | +$242 | +$93 | |
| 4 | $26 | $275 | $73 | +$176 | +$49 | |
| 5 | $9 | $143 | $71 | +$64 | −$5 | |
| 6 | $10 | $125 | $71 | +$43 | +$1 | |
| 7 | $9 | $110 | $71 | +$30 | — | |
| 8 | $5 | $76 | $71 | +$0 | −$18 |
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).