Best POP Series 5 Cards to Grade
The POP Series 5 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: Espeon ☆ at +$9,564 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5,757 | $15,900 | $579 | +$9,564 | — | |
| 2 | $46 | $2,562 | $221 | +$2,295 | +$424 | |
| 3 | $435 | $2,000 | $125 | +$1,440 | −$137 | |
| 4 | $15 | $600 | $86 | +$499 | +$103 | |
| 5 | $36 | $499 | $75 | +$389 | −$13 | |
| 6 | $14 | $105 | $71 | +$20 | −$64 |
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).