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) at +$7,965 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $46 | $8,516 | $505 | +$7,965 | — | |
| 2 | $16 | $910 | $89 | +$805 | +$132 | |
| 3 | $6 | $646 | $86 | +$554 | — | |
| 4 | $6 | $480 | $75 | +$399 | +$8 | |
| 5 | $64 | $461 | $75 | +$323 | +$125 | |
| 6 | $8 | $255 | $73 | +$174 | +$65 | |
| 7 | $28 | $257 | $73 | +$156 | +$39 | |
| 8 | $8 | $200 | $72 | +$120 | +$17 | |
| 9 | $6 | $132 | $71 | +$55 | −$60 | |
| 10 | $12 | $115 | $71 | +$32 | −$7 |
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).