Best Steelix Cards to Grade
The Steelix 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: Shining Steelix (Neo Destiny) at +$3,876 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $270 | $4,385 | $239 | +$3,876 | — | |
| 2 | $200 | $3,078 | $226 | +$2,652 | +$688 | |
| 3 | $300 | $3,000 | $225 | +$2,475 | +$190 | |
| 4 | $110 | $2,435 | $129 | +$2,196 | +$11 | |
| 5 | $106 | $2,287 | $128 | +$2,054 | +$177 | |
| 6 | $20 | $415 | $74 | +$321 | +$32 | |
| 7 | $110 | $390 | $74 | +$206 | −$57 | |
| 8 | $74 | $309 | $73 | +$162 | +$66 | |
| 9 | $35 | $266 | $73 | +$158 | +$12 | |
| 10 | $20 | $218 | $72 | +$126 | +$0 | |
| 11 | $20 | $200 | $72 | +$109 | −$42 | |
| 12 | $42 | $183 | $72 | +$69 | −$10 | |
| 13 | $9 | $121 | $71 | +$41 | −$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).