Best Surfing Cards to Grade
The Surfing 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: Surfing Pikachu (Rising Rivals) at +$1,969 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $311 | $2,500 | $220 | +$1,969 | −$69 | |
| 2 | $64 | $1,463 | $120 | +$1,280 | — | |
| 3 | $11 | $485 | $75 | +$399 | +$65 | |
| 4 | $5 | $85 | $71 | +$9 | −$29 |
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).