Best Manaphy Cards to Grade
The Manaphy 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: Manaphy (XY Black Star Promos) at +$2,436 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $43 | $2,702 | $222 | +$2,436 | −$14 | |
| 2 | $18 | $604 | $86 | +$501 | +$67 | |
| 3 | $6 | $274 | $73 | +$195 | +$17 | |
| 4 | $7 | $197 | $72 | +$118 | −$4 |
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).