Best Emerging Powers Cards to Grade
The Emerging Powers 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: Thundurus at +$1,155 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $24 | $1,298 | $118 | +$1,155 | — | |
| 2 | $23 | $555 | $86 | +$447 | — | |
| 3 | $6 | $130 | $71 | +$53 | — |
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).