Best Cyndaquil Cards to Grade
The Cyndaquil 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: Cyndaquil (Expedition Base Set) at +$1,322 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $58 | $1,500 | $120 | +$1,322 | +$222 | |
| 2 | $135 | $1,482 | $120 | +$1,227 | +$31 | |
| 3 | $41 | $1,147 | $116 | +$990 | +$207 | |
| 4 | $17 | $463 | $75 | +$371 | +$35 | |
| 5 | $56 | $453 | $75 | +$322 | −$24 | |
| 6 | $16 | $327 | $73 | +$238 | −$2 | |
| 7 | $15 | $312 | $73 | +$224 | +$55 | |
| 8 | $16 | $244 | $72 | +$156 | −$41 | |
| 9 | $22 | $149 | $71 | +$56 | −$23 |
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).