Best Dragon Vault Cards to Grade
The Dragon Vault 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: Dratini at +$1,048 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $14 | $1,179 | $117 | +$1,048 | +$15 | |
| 2 | $29 | $610 | $86 | +$495 | −$85 | |
| 3 | $73 | $560 | $86 | +$401 | −$46 | |
| 4 | $10 | $396 | $74 | +$313 | — | |
| 5 | $6 | $225 | $72 | +$147 | −$28 | |
| 6 | $14 | $100 | $71 | +$15 | −$41 |
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).