Best Empoleon Cards to Grade
The Empoleon 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: Empoleon (Plasma Freeze) at +$2,734 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $190 | $3,150 | $226 | +$2,734 | +$195 | |
| 2 | $18 | $659 | $87 | +$554 | — | |
| 3 | $71 | $221 | $72 | +$78 | +$33 | |
| 4 | $6 | $95 | $71 | +$18 | −$11 |
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).