Best Evolving Skies Cards to Grade
The Evolving Skies cards worth grading, ranked by expected profit per submission — every grade outcome weighted by how often the card actually receives it — after current grading fees. The PSA 10 best case is shown on every row but does not decide the order. Top pick: Umbreon VMAX at an expected +$1,261.
Worth grading38
With a gem-rate sample38100%
Positive expected value22
Median gem rate54.6%
PSA fees as of2026-09-26
Ranked by expected profit 38
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 9 | PSA 10 | Cost | Best case | Gem rate | Expected | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Umbreon VMAXEvolving Skies #215 · Current (2020–)Expected +$1,261 per submission: 69.2% of 31,611 graded copies came back PSA 10 ($3,845), and a PSA 9 ($2,050) still clears the $2,042 you have in it. Confidence high on that sample. | $1,635 | $2,050 | $3,845 | $407 | +$1,803 | 69.2% | +$1,261 | 31,611 high |
| 2 |  Rayquaza VMAXEvolving Skies #218 · Current (2020–)Expected +$481 per submission: 67.8% of 22,605 graded copies came back PSA 10 ($2,025), and only a PSA 10 covers the $1,239 you have in it — a 9 loses money. Confidence high on that sample. | $1,000 | $1,055 | $2,025 | $239 | +$786 | 67.8% | +$481 | 22,605 high |
| 3 |  Rayquaza VEvolving Skies #194 · Current (2020–)Expected +$206 per submission: 50.7% of 19,518 graded copies came back PSA 10 ($1,040), and only a PSA 10 covers the $523 you have in it — a 9 loses money. Confidence high on that sample. | $413 | $408 | $1,040 | $110 | +$517 | 50.7% | +$206 | 19,518 high |
| 4 |  Dragonite VEvolving Skies #192 · Current (2020–)Expected +$203 per submission: 50.2% of 21,580 graded copies came back PSA 10 ($976), and only a PSA 10 covers the $497 you have in it — a 9 loses money. Confidence high on that sample. | $407 | $439 | $976 | $90 | +$479 | 50.2% | +$203 | 21,580 high |
| 5 |  Umbreon VEvolving Skies #189 · Current (2020–)Expected +$148 per submission: 43.3% of 19,879 graded copies came back PSA 10 ($942), and only a PSA 10 covers the $438 you have in it — a 9 loses money. Confidence high on that sample. | $349 | $320 | $942 | $89 | +$504 | 43.3% | +$148 | 19,879 high |
| 6 |  Sylveon VMAXEvolving Skies #212 · Current (2020–)Expected +$82 per submission: 71.8% of 20,130 graded copies came back PSA 10 ($575), and only a PSA 10 covers the $417 you have in it — a 9 loses money. Confidence high on that sample. | $331 | $325 | $575 | $86 | +$158 | 71.8% | +$82 | 20,130 high |
| 7 |  Rayquaza VEvolving Skies #193 · Current (2020–)Expected +$80 per submission: 61% of 3,769 graded copies came back PSA 10 ($324), and only a PSA 10 covers the $152 you have in it — a 9 loses money. Confidence high on that sample. | $69 | $99 | $324 | $83 | +$172 | 61% | +$80 | 3,769 high |
| 8 |  Dragonite VEvolving Skies #191 · Current (2020–)Expected +$57 per submission: 45.4% of 1,880 graded copies came back PSA 10 ($285), and only a PSA 10 covers the $116 you have in it — a 9 loses money. Confidence high on that sample. | $33 | $96 | $285 | $83 | +$169 | 45.4% | +$57 | 1,880 high |
| 9 |  Umbreon VEvolving Skies #188 · Current (2020–)Expected +$36 per submission: 37.3% of 3,963 graded copies came back PSA 10 ($338), and only a PSA 10 covers the $138 you have in it — a 9 loses money. Confidence high on that sample. | $55 | $90 | $338 | $83 | +$200 | 37.3% | +$36 | 3,963 high |
| 10 |  Leafeon VMAXEvolving Skies #205 · Current (2020–)Expected +$21 per submission: 71.5% of 16,132 graded copies came back PSA 10 ($518), and only a PSA 10 covers the $445 you have in it — a 9 loses money. Confidence high on that sample. | $360 | $359 | $518 | $85 | +$73 | 71.5% | +$21 | 16,132 high |
| 11 |  Espeon VEvolving Skies #180 · Current (2020–)Expected +$19 per submission: 50.2% of 13,897 graded copies came back PSA 10 ($451), and only a PSA 10 covers the $305 you have in it — a 9 loses money. Confidence high on that sample. | $220 | $205 | $451 | $85 | +$147 | 50.2% | +$19 | 13,897 high |
| 12 |  Rayquaza VMAXEvolving Skies #111 · Current (2020–)Expected +$18 per submission: 65.3% of 5,137 graded copies came back PSA 10 ($152), and only a PSA 10 covers the $97 you have in it — a 9 loses money. Confidence high on that sample. | $15 | $45 | $152 | $82 | +$56 | 65.3% | +$18 | 5,137 high |
| 13 |  Glaceon VMAXEvolving Skies #209 · Current (2020–)Expected +$12 per submission: 71% of 15,715 graded copies came back PSA 10 ($492), and only a PSA 10 covers the $405 you have in it — a 9 loses money. Confidence high on that sample. | $320 | $229 | $492 | $85 | +$87 | 71% | +$12 | 15,715 high |
| 14 |  Espeon VEvolving Skies #179 · Current (2020–)Expected +$10 per submission: 59.3% of 1,836 graded copies came back PSA 10 ($170), and only a PSA 10 covers the $107 you have in it — a 9 loses money. Confidence high on that sample. | $25 | $42 | $170 | $82 | +$63 | 59.3% | +$10 | 1,836 high |
| 15 |  Rayquaza VMAXEvolving Skies #217 · Current (2020–)Expected +$10 per submission: 74.5% of 6,364 graded copies came back PSA 10 ($240), and only a PSA 10 covers the $192 you have in it — a 9 loses money. Confidence high on that sample. | $110 | $105 | $240 | $82 | +$48 | 74.5% | +$10 | 6,364 high |
| 16 |  Umbreon VEvolving Skies #94 · Current (2020–)Expected +$8 per submission: 34.8% of 2,328 graded copies came back PSA 10 ($229), and only a PSA 10 covers the $91 you have in it — a 9 loses money. Confidence high on that sample. | $9 | $29 | $229 | $82 | +$138 | 34.8% | +$8 | 2,328 high |
| 17 |  Gyarados VEvolving Skies #171 · Current (2020–)Expected +$6 per submission: 54.6% of 1,004 graded copies came back PSA 10 ($164), and only a PSA 10 covers the $102 you have in it — a 9 loses money. Confidence high on that sample. | $20 | $40 | $164 | $82 | +$63 | 54.6% | +$6 | 1,004 high |
| 18 |  Noivern VEvolving Skies #196 · Current (2020–)Expected +$5 per submission: 51.9% of 6,648 graded copies came back PSA 10 ($215), and only a PSA 10 covers the $147 you have in it — a 9 loses money. Confidence high on that sample. | $65 | $100 | $215 | $82 | +$68 | 51.9% | +$5 | 6,648 high |
| 19 |  Jolteon VEvolving Skies #177 · Current (2020–)Expected +$4 per submission: 50.4% of 1,342 graded copies came back PSA 10 ($179), and only a PSA 10 covers the $101 you have in it — a 9 loses money. Confidence high on that sample. | $19 | $30 | $179 | $82 | +$78 | 50.4% | +$4 | 1,342 high |
| 20 |  Umbreon VMAXEvolving Skies #95 · Current (2020–)Expected +$4 per submission: 65.6% of 8,508 graded copies came back PSA 10 ($146), and only a PSA 10 covers the $108 you have in it — a 9 loses money. Confidence high on that sample. | $27 | $50 | $146 | $81 | +$38 | 65.6% | +$4 | 8,508 high |
| 21 |  Umbreon VMAXEvolving Skies #214 · Current (2020–)Expected +$2 per submission: 73.3% of 5,885 graded copies came back PSA 10 ($182), and only a PSA 10 covers the $152 you have in it — a 9 loses money. Confidence high on that sample. | $70 | $86 | $182 | $82 | +$30 | 73.3% | +$2 | 5,885 high |
| 22 |  Gyarados VMAXEvolving Skies #29 · Current (2020–)Expected +$1 per submission: 64.6% of 2,058 graded copies came back PSA 10 ($121), and only a PSA 10 covers the $90 you have in it — a 9 loses money. Confidence high on that sample. | $9 | $40 | $121 | $81 | +$31 | 64.6% | +$1 | 2,058 high |
| 23 |  Glaceon VEvolving Skies #174 · Current (2020–)Expected loss −$2 per submission: 47.2% of 1,317 graded copies came back PSA 10 ($188), and only a PSA 10 covers the $105 you have in it — a 9 loses money. Confidence high on that sample. | $23 | $30 | $188 | $82 | +$83 | 47.2% | −$2 | 1,317 high |
| 24 |  Gyarados VMAXEvolving Skies #207 · Current (2020–)Expected loss −$5 per submission: 72.8% of 3,846 graded copies came back PSA 10 ($143), and only a PSA 10 covers the $120 you have in it — a 9 loses money. Confidence high on that sample. | $39 | $45 | $143 | $81 | +$23 | 72.8% | −$5 | 3,846 high |
| 25 |  Leafeon VMAXEvolving Skies #204 · Current (2020–)Expected loss −$12 per submission: 75.3% of 3,059 graded copies came back PSA 10 ($129), and only a PSA 10 covers the $118 you have in it — a 9 loses money. Confidence high on that sample. | $37 | $39 | $129 | $81 | +$11 | 75.3% | −$12 | 3,059 high |
| 26 |  Garbodor VMAXEvolving Skies #216 · Current (2020–)Expected loss −$15 per submission: 71.3% of 345 graded copies came back PSA 10 ($94), and only a PSA 10 covers the $90 you have in it — a 9 loses money. Confidence high on that sample. | $9 | $36 | $94 | $81 | +$3 | 71.3% | −$15 | 345 high |
| 27 |  Glaceon VEvolving Skies #175 · Current (2020–)Expected loss −$16 per submission: 48.6% of 13,141 graded copies came back PSA 10 ($290), and only a PSA 10 covers the $218 you have in it — a 9 loses money. Confidence high on that sample. | $135 | $124 | $290 | $83 | +$72 | 48.6% | −$16 | 13,141 high |
| 28 |  Espeon VMAXEvolving Skies #65 · Current (2020–)Expected loss −$16 per submission: 66.6% of 3,397 graded copies came back PSA 10 ($105), and only a PSA 10 covers the $96 you have in it — a 9 loses money. Confidence high on that sample. | $15 | $35 | $105 | $81 | +$9 | 66.6% | −$16 | 3,397 high |
| 29 |  Sylveon VEvolving Skies #184 · Current (2020–)Expected loss −$18 per submission: 51.5% of 14,049 graded copies came back PSA 10 ($370), and only a PSA 10 covers the $288 you have in it — a 9 loses money. Confidence high on that sample. | $204 | $170 | $370 | $84 | +$82 | 51.5% | −$18 | 14,049 high |
| 30 |  Leafeon VEvolving Skies #167 · Current (2020–)Expected loss −$21 per submission: 54.5% of 12,320 graded copies came back PSA 10 ($250), and only a PSA 10 covers the $207 you have in it — a 9 loses money. Confidence high on that sample. | $125 | $110 | $250 | $82 | +$43 | 54.5% | −$21 | 12,320 high |
| 31 |  Flareon VEvolving Skies #169 · Current (2020–)Expected loss −$21 per submission: 53.4% of 1,501 graded copies came back PSA 10 ($128), and only a PSA 10 covers the $101 you have in it — a 9 loses money. Confidence high on that sample. | $20 | $27 | $128 | $81 | +$27 | 53.4% | −$21 | 1,501 high |
| 32 |  Sylveon VEvolving Skies #183 · Current (2020–)Expected loss −$22 per submission: 49% of 2,073 graded copies came back PSA 10 ($141), and only a PSA 10 covers the $112 you have in it — a 9 loses money. Confidence high on that sample. | $31 | $45 | $141 | $81 | +$28 | 49% | −$22 | 2,073 high |
| 33 |  Vaporeon VEvolving Skies #172 · Current (2020–)Expected loss −$23 per submission: 58.8% of 1,649 graded copies came back PSA 10 ($119), and only a PSA 10 covers the $106 you have in it — a 9 loses money. Confidence high on that sample. | $25 | $36 | $119 | $81 | +$13 | 58.8% | −$23 | 1,649 high |
| 34 |  Leafeon VMAXEvolving Skies #8 · Current (2020–)Expected loss −$23 per submission: 58.9% of 2,109 graded copies came back PSA 10 ($100), and only a PSA 10 covers the $91 you have in it — a 9 loses money. Confidence high on that sample. | $10 | $25 | $100 | $81 | +$9 | 58.9% | −$23 | 2,109 high |
| 35 |  Golurk VEvolving Skies #182 · Current (2020–)Expected loss −$29 per submission: 53.8% of 3,098 graded copies came back PSA 10 ($133), and only a PSA 10 covers the $115 you have in it — a 9 loses money. Confidence high on that sample. | $34 | $35 | $133 | $81 | +$18 | 53.8% | −$29 | 3,098 high |
| 36 |  Garbodor VEvolving Skies #190 · Current (2020–)Expected loss −$29 per submission: 54.3% of 138 graded copies came back PSA 10 ($86), and only a PSA 10 covers the $86 you have in it — a 9 loses money. Confidence high on that sample. | $5 | $25 | $86 | $81 | +$0 | 54.3% | −$29 | 138 high |
| 37 |  Leafeon VEvolving Skies #166 · Current (2020–)Expected loss −$32 per submission: 43.1% of 1,313 graded copies came back PSA 10 ($110), and only a PSA 10 covers the $101 you have in it — a 9 loses money. Confidence high on that sample. | $20 | $43 | $110 | $81 | +$9 | 43.1% | −$32 | 1,313 high |
| 38 |  Sylveon VEvolving Skies #74 · Current (2020–)Expected loss −$38 per submission: 36.8% of 714 graded copies came back PSA 10 ($97), and only a PSA 10 covers the $87 you have in it — a 9 loses money. Confidence high on that sample. | $6 | $22 | $97 | $81 | +$10 | 36.8% | −$38 | 714 high |
Expected = every grade outcome weighted by its share of the card's graded population, minus the raw price and the grading cost (PSA tier fee for the graded value plus ~$20 round-trip shipping, fees as of 2026-09-26). Best case is the PSA 10 leg alone. Gem rates come from a self-selected population — collectors grade their cleanest copies — so read them as an upper bound. Raw is a blended market price, not a sale of your copy. Full method and filters on the grading index.
PSA population 231
Every Evolving Skies card with a PSA population reading, ranked five ways. A historical PSA 10 rate is the share of graded copies that came back a 10 — how hard a 10 has been to earn, not the chance your copy earns one — and it is only quoted on cards with at least 20 graded copies; the PSA 10 tables use the same floor. PSA counts as of 19 Oct 2026. How population is measured.
Most graded 231
The most-submitted cards, by total PSA graded.
| # | Card | Graded | PSA 10s |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Umbreon VMAX #215 | 31,611 | 21,860 |
| 2 | Rayquaza VMAX #218 | 22,605 | 15,317 |
| 3 | Dragonite V #192 | 21,580 | 10,842 |
| 4 | Sylveon VMAX #212 | 20,130 | 14,462 |
| 5 | Umbreon V #189 | 19,879 | 8,612 |
| 6 | Rayquaza V #194 | 19,518 | 9,894 |
| 7 | Leafeon VMAX #205 | 16,132 | 11,542 |
| 8 | Glaceon VMAX #209 | 15,715 | 11,156 |
| 9 | Sylveon V #184 | 14,049 | 7,236 |
| 10 | Espeon V #180 | 13,897 | 6,981 |
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| # | Card | Graded | PSA 10s |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Glaceon V #175 | 13,141 | 6,383 |
| 12 | Leafeon V #167 | 12,320 | 6,718 |
| 13 | Umbreon VMAX #95 | 8,508 | 5,581 |
| 14 | Noivern V #196 | 6,648 | 3,449 |
| 15 | Rayquaza VMAX #217 | 6,364 | 4,739 |
| 16 | Umbreon VMAX #214 | 5,885 | 4,313 |
| 17 | Rayquaza VMAX #111 | 5,137 | 3,357 |
| 18 | Umbreon V #188 | 3,963 | 1,477 |
| 19 | Gyarados VMAX #207 | 3,846 | 2,799 |
| 20 | Rayquaza V #193 | 3,769 | 2,299 |
| 21 | Espeon VMAX #65 | 3,397 | 2,262 |
| 22 | Sylveon VMAX #211 | 3,390 | 2,366 |
| 23 | Golurk V #182 | 3,098 | 1,667 |
| 24 | Sylveon VMAX #75 | 3,064 | 2,031 |
| 25 | Leafeon VMAX #204 | 3,059 | 2,304 |
Fewest PSA 10s 123
The smallest PSA 10 populations among cards with at least 20 graded.
| # | Card | PSA 10s | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victini #20 | 1 | 26 |
| 2 | Marshadow #80 | 4 | 29 |
| 3 | Regieleki #60 | 4 | 28 |
| 4 | Ludicolo #34 | 5 | 27 |
| 5 | Regidrago #124 | 5 | 26 |
| 6 | Hydreigon #115 | 6 | 28 |
| 7 | Kyurem #116 | 6 | 20 |
| 8 | Zygarde #118 | 7 | 21 |
| 9 | Dialga #112 | 10 | 54 |
| 10 | Raichu #50 | 13 | 73 |
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| # | Card | PSA 10s | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Galarian Articuno #63 | 17 | 110 |
| 12 | Entei #19 | 17 | 64 |
| 13 | Golurk V #70 | 21 | 73 |
| 14 | Lycanroc V #91 | 23 | 82 |
| 15 | Salamence #109 | 25 | 84 |
| 16 | Trevenant V #13 | 25 | 78 |
| 17 | Galarian Zapdos #82 | 26 | 107 |
| 18 | Medicham V #83 | 28 | 86 |
| 19 | Arctovish V #48 | 29 | 74 |
| 20 | Galarian Moltres #93 | 31 | 153 |
| 21 | Garbodor V #100 | 34 | 115 |
| 22 | Duraludon V #122 | 35 | 118 |
| 23 | Psyduck #24 | 35 | 92 |
| 24 | Dracozolt V #58 | 37 | 123 |
| 25 | Arctovish V #176 | 42 | 74 |
Most PSA 10s 123
The largest PSA 10 populations among cards with at least 20 graded.
| # | Card | PSA 10s | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Umbreon VMAX #215 | 21,860 | 31,611 |
| 2 | Rayquaza VMAX #218 | 15,317 | 22,605 |
| 3 | Sylveon VMAX #212 | 14,462 | 20,130 |
| 4 | Leafeon VMAX #205 | 11,542 | 16,132 |
| 5 | Glaceon VMAX #209 | 11,156 | 15,715 |
| 6 | Dragonite V #192 | 10,842 | 21,580 |
| 7 | Rayquaza V #194 | 9,894 | 19,518 |
| 8 | Umbreon V #189 | 8,612 | 19,879 |
| 9 | Sylveon V #184 | 7,236 | 14,049 |
| 10 | Espeon V #180 | 6,981 | 13,897 |
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| # | Card | PSA 10s | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Leafeon V #167 | 6,718 | 12,320 |
| 12 | Glaceon V #175 | 6,383 | 13,141 |
| 13 | Umbreon VMAX #95 | 5,581 | 8,508 |
| 14 | Rayquaza VMAX #217 | 4,739 | 6,364 |
| 15 | Umbreon VMAX #214 | 4,313 | 5,885 |
| 16 | Noivern V #196 | 3,449 | 6,648 |
| 17 | Rayquaza VMAX #111 | 3,357 | 5,137 |
| 18 | Gyarados VMAX #207 | 2,799 | 3,846 |
| 19 | Sylveon VMAX #211 | 2,366 | 3,390 |
| 20 | Leafeon VMAX #204 | 2,304 | 3,059 |
| 21 | Rayquaza V #193 | 2,299 | 3,769 |
| 22 | Glaceon VMAX #208 | 2,264 | 2,982 |
| 23 | Espeon VMAX #65 | 2,262 | 3,397 |
| 24 | Sylveon VMAX #75 | 2,031 | 3,064 |
| 25 | Medicham V #186 | 1,886 | 3,047 |
Hardest to gem 123
The lowest historical PSA 10 rates among cards with at least 20 graded.
| # | Card | Historical PSA 10 rate | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victini #20 | 3.8% | 26 |
| 2 | Marshadow #80 | 14% | 29 |
| 3 | Regieleki #60 | 14% | 28 |
| 4 | Galarian Articuno #63 | 15% | 110 |
| 5 | Raichu #50 | 18% | 73 |
| 6 | Dialga #112 | 19% | 54 |
| 7 | Ludicolo #34 | 19% | 27 |
| 8 | Regidrago #124 | 19% | 26 |
| 9 | Galarian Moltres #93 | 20% | 153 |
| 10 | Hydreigon #115 | 21% | 28 |
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| # | Card | Historical PSA 10 rate | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Galarian Zapdos #82 | 24% | 107 |
| 12 | Entei #19 | 27% | 64 |
| 13 | Lycanroc V #91 | 28% | 82 |
| 14 | Golurk V #70 | 29% | 73 |
| 15 | Garbodor V #100 | 30% | 115 |
| 16 | Duraludon V #122 | 30% | 118 |
| 17 | Salamence #109 | 30% | 84 |
| 18 | Kyurem #116 | 30% | 20 |
| 19 | Dracozolt V #58 | 30% | 123 |
| 20 | Trevenant V #13 | 32% | 78 |
| 21 | Medicham V #83 | 33% | 86 |
| 22 | Zygarde #118 | 33% | 21 |
| 23 | Gyarados V #28 | 34% | 370 |
| 24 | Rayquaza V #110 | 35% | 944 |
| 25 | Umbreon V #94 | 35% | 2,328 |
Fastest growing 130
The most copies newly PSA graded over 30 days, between our readings of 14 Sept 2026 and 19 Oct 2026 — weekly readings, never interpolated between.
| # | Card | New graded | PSA 10s change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rayquaza V #194 | +452 | +186 |
| 2 | Umbreon VMAX #215 | +448 | +247 |
| 3 | Dragonite V #192 | +434 | +168 |
| 4 | Rayquaza VMAX #218 | +433 | +235 |
| 5 | Sylveon VMAX #212 | +367 | +237 |
| 6 | Umbreon V #189 | +304 | +106 |
| 7 | Leafeon VMAX #205 | +263 | +180 |
| 8 | Glaceon VMAX #209 | +262 | +173 |
| 9 | Sylveon V #184 | +233 | +111 |
| 10 | Espeon V #180 | +223 | +116 |
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| # | Card | New graded | PSA 10s change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Umbreon VMAX #95 | +206 | +127 |
| 12 | Rayquaza VMAX #111 | +203 | +120 |
| 13 | Glaceon V #175 | +190 | +82 |
| 14 | Leafeon V #167 | +189 | +101 |
| 15 | Rayquaza VMAX #217 | +141 | +93 |
| 16 | Rayquaza V #193 | +133 | +83 |
| 17 | Noivern V #196 | +100 | +48 |
| 18 | Umbreon VMAX #214 | +98 | +60 |
| 19 | Sylveon VMAX #75 | +91 | +53 |
| 20 | Eevee #125 | +90 | +29 |
| 21 | Gyarados VMAX #207 | +82 | +56 |
| 22 | Umbreon V #94 | +68 | +11 |
| 23 | Pikachu #49 | +67 | +16 |
| 24 | Gyarados VMAX #29 | +65 | +33 |
| 25 | Umbreon V #188 | +64 | +17 |
How to read the Evolving Skies ranking
Every Evolving Skies card listed here clears one bar: its PSA 10 price beats its raw price by more than the cost of grading it. 38 cards from the set pass. 38 of them (100%) have a gem-rate sample of at least ten graded copies in the population reports, and 22 of those keep a positive expected value once every grade outcome is weighted by how often the card actually receives it.
The order is expected profit, not the PSA 10 best case, which rewards the widest raw-to-gem gap whether the card gems one time in two or one in fifty. Here the top row, the Umbreon VMAX from Evolving Skies, gems 69.2% of the time across 31,611 graded copies: +$1,261 is what a long run of submissions would average, $1,803 is what one lucky copy returns.
The median gem rate across the sampled Evolving Skies cards is 54.6%. More than half of submitted copies came back PSA 10, and most rows here need that PSA 10 to cover raw price plus fee, so the gem rate decides whether a submission pays. Of the 38 ranked cards, 1 still covers raw price plus fee at PSA 9, 37 need a 10 to break even and 16 lose money on expectation. 38 rest on a hundred or more graded copies.
Before you submit a Evolving Skies card
Grading pays on condition. The four things every grader scores — centering, corners, edges and surface — can be checked at home before paying a fee, and a copy that is visibly off-centre or has a whitened corner will not gem whatever the population says. Those gem rates come from a self-selected population of clean copies, so a random copy does worse.
The cost column assumes a PSA submission at the tier covering the card's PSA 10 value, fees as of 2026-09-26, and raw is CardTrack's blended near-mint price, not a sale of your copy: pay more, or hold a lighter copy, and the break-even moves against you. Test a card with your own numbers in the ROI calculator, see the printings that fail the bar on the Evolving Skies card list, or see how gem-mint premiums run across the whole catalogue on the PSA premium index.
Evolving Skies grading questions
Which Evolving Skies card is the best to grade?
On current numbers the Umbreon VMAX (Evolving Skies #215): 69.2% of 31,611 graded copies came back PSA 10, an expected profit of $1,261 per submission after the $407 grading cost, against a best case of $1,803 if it gems.
How many Evolving Skies cards are worth grading?
22 keep a positive expected value after the fee, out of the 38 with a gem-rate sample of at least ten graded copies. 38 cards on this page have a PSA 10 price that beats the raw price by more than the grading fee.
What gem rate do Evolving Skies cards get at PSA?
The median across the 38 sampled Evolving Skies cards is 54.6%, so more than half of the copies collectors chose to submit came back PSA 10. The strongest rate with a sample of thirty or more is the Leafeon VMAX (Evolving Skies #204) at 75.3% of 3,059.
Does the Evolving Skies ranking apply to CGC or Beckett?
Not directly. The cost column is PSA's fee as of 2026-09-26 and the graded columns are PSA slab prices; the gem-rate sample falls back to CGC's population only when PSA has fewer than ten copies. A CGC or Beckett submission has its own fee and resale price.