Best Nidoking Cards to Grade
The Nidoking 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: Nidoking (Aquapolis) at +$6,897 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $999 | $8,400 | $504 | +$6,897 | +$369 | |
| 2 | $203 | $6,186 | $482 | +$5,501 | +$4 | |
| 3 | $230 | $4,276 | $238 | +$3,808 | +$347 | |
| 4 | $65 | $1,378 | $119 | +$1,194 | +$60 | |
| 5 | $218 | $1,050 | $115 | +$717 | +$107 | |
| 6 | $42 | $411 | $74 | +$295 | −$51 | |
| 7 | $119 | $348 | $73 | +$155 | +$59 | |
| 8 | $12 | $128 | $71 | +$44 | −$16 | |
| 9 | $22 | $128 | $71 | +$34 | −$29 |
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).