Best POP Series 1 Cards to Grade
The POP Series 1 cards where grading adds the 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: Rayquaza at +$1,416 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $108 | $1,645 | $121 | +$1,416 | +$48 | |
| 2 | $18 | $936 | $89 | +$829 | — | |
| 3 | $17 | $360 | $74 | +$270 | −$36 | |
| 4 | $35 | $313 | $73 | +$204 | −$71 | |
| 5 | $12 | $170 | $72 | +$86 | −$44 | |
| 6 | $14 | $119 | $71 | +$34 | −$55 | |
| 7 | $13 | $100 | $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).