Best Persian Cards to Grade
The Persian 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: Giovanni's Persian (Gym Challenge) at +$9,780 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $195 | $10,500 | $525 | +$9,780 | +$14 | |
| 2 | $135 | $4,260 | $238 | +$3,887 | +$98 | |
| 3 | $131 | $1,522 | $120 | +$1,271 | +$91 | |
| 4 | $25 | $648 | $86 | +$536 | +$124 | |
| 5 | $12 | $474 | $75 | +$387 | +$40 | |
| 6 | $107 | $396 | $74 | +$215 | — | |
| 7 | $44 | $325 | $73 | +$208 | −$59 | |
| 8 | $84 | $225 | $72 | +$69 | −$41 | |
| 9 | $13 | $153 | $72 | +$68 | +$8 | |
| 10 | $20 | $154 | $72 | +$63 | −$13 | |
| 11 | $65 | $180 | $72 | +$43 | −$55 | |
| 12 | $7 | $98 | $71 | +$20 | −$15 | |
| 13 | $6 | $93 | $71 | +$16 | −$20 |
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).