Best Rainbow Cards to Grade
The Rainbow 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: Rainbow Energy (Team Rocket) at +$1,395 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $45 | $1,560 | $121 | +$1,395 | −$38 | |
| 2 | $11 | $455 | $75 | +$370 | −$38 | |
| 3 | $12 | $296 | $73 | +$210 | −$4 | |
| 4 | $52 | $275 | $73 | +$150 | −$43 | |
| 5 | $42 | $119 | $71 | +$6 | −$30 |
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).