Best Darkness Cards to Grade
The Darkness 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: Darkness Energy (Emerald) at +$315 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $30 | $419 | $74 | +$315 | −$7 | |
| 2 | $54 | $300 | $73 | +$173 | −$34 | |
| 3 | $5 | $225 | $72 | +$147 | −$40 | |
| 4 | $16 | $170 | $72 | +$83 | −$33 | |
| 5 | $11 | $110 | $71 | +$28 | −$44 | |
| 6 | $53 | $150 | $71 | +$26 | −$55 | |
| 7 | $9 | $81 | $71 | +$1 | — | |
| 8 | $8 | $79 | $71 | +$0 | −$40 |
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).