Best POP Series 1 Cards to Grade
The POP Series 1 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: Rayquaza at +$2,126 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $88 | $2,343 | $128 | +$2,126 | −$18 | |
| 2 | $47 | $598 | $86 | +$465 | −$79 | |
| 3 | $14 | $399 | $74 | +$311 | — | |
| 4 | $28 | $360 | $74 | +$259 | −$41 | |
| 5 | $12 | $170 | $72 | +$87 | −$44 | |
| 6 | $10 | $119 | $71 | +$37 | −$51 | |
| 7 | $10 | $100 | $71 | +$19 | −$42 |
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).