Best N Cards to Grade
The N 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: N's Zekrom (Mega Evolution Black Star Promos) at +$5,446 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $104 | $6,030 | $480 | +$5,446 | — | |
| 2 | $228 | $1,541 | $120 | +$1,192 | — | |
| 3 | $139 | $1,400 | $119 | +$1,142 | — | |
| 4 | $197 | $709 | $87 | +$425 | +$256 | |
| 5 | $7 | $249 | $72 | +$170 | +$24 | |
| 6 | $21 | $248 | $72 | +$155 | — | |
| 7 | $10 | $170 | $72 | +$88 | −$61 | |
| 8 | $53 | $200 | $72 | +$76 | −$19 | |
| 9 | $18 | $111 | $71 | +$22 | — | |
| 10 | $122 | $207 | $72 | +$13 | −$24 | |
| 11 | $74 | $158 | $72 | +$12 | −$23 |
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).