Best Poliwhirl Cards to Grade
The Poliwhirl 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: Poliwhirl (Skyridge) at +$942 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $168 | $1,227 | $117 | +$942 | −$60 | |
| 2 | $42 | $639 | $86 | +$511 | +$76 | |
| 3 | $55 | $402 | $74 | +$273 | +$48 | |
| 4 | $26 | $268 | $73 | +$169 | −$7 | |
| 5 | $11 | $238 | $72 | +$154 | −$18 | |
| 6 | $11 | $139 | $71 | +$57 | −$21 |
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).