Best Ultra Cards to Grade
The Ultra 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: Ultra Ball (Plasma Freeze) at +$978 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $699 | $1,800 | $123 | +$978 | −$35 | |
| 2 | $43 | $376 | $74 | +$259 | +$90 | |
| 3 | $109 | $400 | $74 | +$217 | +$44 | |
| 4 | $25 | $174 | $72 | +$77 | +$14 | |
| 5 | $33 | $141 | $71 | +$37 | −$43 |
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).