Best McDonald's Collection 2021 Cards to Grade
The McDonald's Collection 2021 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: Pikachu at +$245 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $24 | $342 | $73 | +$245 | +$64 | |
| 2 | $10 | $277 | $73 | +$194 | +$32 | |
| 3 | $7 | $190 | $72 | +$111 | −$3 | |
| 4 | $6 | $160 | $72 | +$82 | −$14 | |
| 5 | $5 | $131 | $71 | +$54 | −$14 |
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).