Best XY Cards to Grade
The XY 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: Venusaur-EX at +$2,083 best-case net.
| # | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Cost | Net (best) | Risk-adj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $85 | $2,297 | $128 | +$2,083 | −$1 | |
| 2 | $39 | $347 | $73 | +$235 | −$10 | |
| 3 | $30 | $312 | $73 | +$208 | +$15 | |
| 4 | $54 | $284 | $73 | +$158 | −$9 | |
| 5 | $12 | $167 | $72 | +$84 | −$18 | |
| 6 | $16 | $165 | $72 | +$77 | −$35 | |
| 7 | $6 | $128 | $71 | +$51 | −$41 | |
| 8 | $22 | $133 | $71 | +$40 | −$47 | |
| 9 | $8 | $90 | $71 | +$11 | −$57 |
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).