Best Metapod Cards to Grade
The Metapod 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: Metapod (Legendary Collection) at +$959 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $125 | $1,201 | $117 | +$959 | +$71 | |
| 2 | $23 | $500 | $75 | +$402 | −$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).