Best Ponyta Cards to Grade
The Ponyta 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: Ponyta (Arceus) at +$4,809 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $216 | $5,500 | $475 | +$4,809 | −$232 | |
| 2 | $20 | $498 | $75 | +$403 | +$5 | |
| 3 | $17 | $312 | $73 | +$223 | +$23 | |
| 4 | $11 | $247 | $72 | +$164 | +$35 | |
| 5 | $18 | $156 | $72 | +$66 | −$58 | |
| 6 | $16 | $144 | $71 | +$57 | −$35 | |
| 7 | $16 | $93 | $71 | +$7 | −$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).