Best Chien Pao Cards to Grade
The Chien Pao 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: Chien-Pao (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos) at +$247 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $11 | $332 | $73 | +$247 | +$44 | |
| 2 | $11 | $105 | $71 | +$23 | −$39 | |
| 3 | $32 | $111 | $71 | +$8 | −$27 |
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).