Best Steven Cards to Grade
The Steven 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: Steven's Metagross ex (Ascended Heroes) at +$501 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $105 | $694 | $87 | +$501 | +$301 | |
| 2 | $37 | $247 | $72 | +$138 | −$5 | |
| 3 | $33 | $214 | $72 | +$109 | −$14 | |
| 4 | $52 | $191 | $72 | +$67 | −$4 |
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).