Best Master Cards to Grade
The Master 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: Master Ball (Gym Challenge) at +$293 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $6 | $373 | $74 | +$293 | +$27 | |
| 2 | $20 | $278 | $73 | +$186 | −$29 | |
| 3 | $30 | $207 | $72 | +$104 | −$50 | |
| 4 | $17 | $166 | $72 | +$77 | −$61 | |
| 5 | $13 | $153 | $72 | +$69 | −$32 |
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).