Best Melmetal Cards to Grade
The Melmetal 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: Lucario & Melmetal-GX (Unbroken Bonds) at +$106 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $35 | $213 | $72 | +$106 | +$27 | |
| 2 | $44 | $196 | $72 | +$81 | +$12 | |
| 3 | $72 | $179 | $72 | +$35 | −$10 | |
| 4 | $68 | $162 | $72 | +$23 | −$12 |
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).