Is it worth grading?
Pokémon cards ranked by estimated PSA grading return vs selling raw (est.). Updated July 12, 2026.
For every card with a real PSA census, Riffle estimates the graded outcome from the card’s own gem rate and current graded market prices, subtracts a ~$25/card bulk-rate grading fee, and compares it against selling the card ungraded. The edge shown is that difference — a derived estimate, not a promise. Estimates, not financial advice.
Ahead after fees (est.)
+$905 (est.)
Mega Greninja exChaos Rising · #122/86
63% gem rate· pop 141
raw $155–$210 (est.)
Mega Hyper RareFull verdict →+$775 (est.)
Pikachu exAscended Heroes · #276/217
64% gem rate· pop 7,603
raw $1,125–$1,450 (est.)
Special Illustration RareFull verdict →+$645 (est.)
Mega Charizard X exPhantasmal Flames · #125/94
60% gem rate· pop 43,693
raw $760–$980 (est.)
Special Illustration RareFull verdict →+$638 (est.)
Mega Gengar exAscended Heroes · #284/217
65% gem rate· pop 9,493
raw $1,175–$1,525 (est.)
Special Illustration RareFull verdict →+$505 (est.)
Mega Dragonite exAscended Heroes · #290/217
64% gem rate· pop 5,641
raw $710–$910 (est.)
Special Illustration RareFull verdict →+$493 (est.)
Cinccino exChaos Rising · #119/86
70% gem rate· pop 47
raw $60–$80 (est.)
Special Illustration RareFull verdict →+$435 (est.)
Mega Greninja exChaos Rising · #116/86
81% gem rate· pop 613
raw $230–$300 (est.)
Special Illustration RareFull verdict →+$353 (est.)
Mega Zygarde exPerfect Order · #104/88
62% gem rate· pop 204
raw $6–$8 (est.)
Ultra RareFull verdict →+$333 (est.)
Mega Charizard Y exAscended Heroes · #294/217
23% gem rate· pop 3,983
raw $530–$680 (est.)
Mega Hyper RareFull verdict →+$330 (est.)
Pikachu exAscended Heroes · #277/217
59% gem rate· pop 4,092
raw $380–$490 (est.)
Special Illustration RareFull verdict →+$312 (est.)
Team Rocket's Mewtwo exAscended Heroes · #281/217
69% gem rate· pop 4,166
raw $360–$460 (est.)
Special Illustration RareFull verdict →+$255 (est.)
Mega Dragonite exAscended Heroes · #295/217
20% gem rate· pop 1,876
raw $260–$340 (est.)
Mega Hyper RareFull verdict →+$242 (est.)
PsyduckAscended Heroes · #226/217
63% gem rate· pop 5,424
raw $70–$95 (est.)
Illustration RareFull verdict →+$228 (est.)
Steven's Metagross exAscended Heroes · #289/217
63% gem rate· pop 1,230
raw $85–$115 (est.)
Special Illustration RareFull verdict →+$216 (est.)
FroakieChaos Rising · #088/86
63% gem rate· pop 72
raw $10–$13 (est.)
Illustration RareFull verdict →+$212 (est.)
Mega Feraligatr exAscended Heroes · #274/217
66% gem rate· pop 1,363
raw $150–$195 (est.)
Special Illustration RareFull verdict →+$209 (est.)
Mega Charizard X exPhantasmal Flames · #130/94
11% gem rate· pop 15,594
raw $300–$390 (est.)
Mega Hyper RareFull verdict →+$204 (est.)
Meowth exPerfect Order · #121/88
79% gem rate· pop 2,091
raw $125–$165 (est.)
Special Illustration RareFull verdict →+$203 (est.)
Mega Zygarde exPerfect Order · #120/88
74% gem rate· pop 1,096
raw $55–$75 (est.)
Special Illustration RareFull verdict →+$197 (est.)
JacinthePerfect Order · #122/88
70% gem rate· pop 145
raw $22–$29 (est.)
Special Illustration RareFull verdict →+$196 (est.)
Rosa's EncouragementPerfect Order · #123/88
66% gem rate· pop 634
raw $55–$75 (est.)
Special Illustration RareFull verdict →+$193 (est.)
XerneasChaos Rising · #091/86
59% gem rate· pop 58
raw $9–$12 (est.)
Illustration RareFull verdict →+$192 (est.)
AmpharosChaos Rising · #090/86
60% gem rate· pop 55
raw $8–$11 (est.)
Illustration RareFull verdict →+$185 (est.)
Lillie's Clefairy exAscended Heroes · #280/217
67% gem rate· pop 2,206
raw $175–$230 (est.)
Special Illustration RareFull verdict →+$178 (est.)
Mega Zygarde exPerfect Order · #124/88
30% gem rate· pop 812
raw $125–$160 (est.)
Mega Hyper RareFull verdict →+$164 (est.)
N's Zoroark exAscended Heroes · #286/217
66% gem rate· pop 1,763
raw $160–$210 (est.)
Special Illustration RareFull verdict →+$157 (est.)
Mega Dragalge exChaos Rising · #118/86
53% gem rate· pop 43
raw $40–$55 (est.)
Special Illustration RareFull verdict →+$156 (est.)
SurferAscended Heroes · #293/217
47% gem rate· pop 291
raw $23–$30 (est.)
Special Illustration RareFull verdict →+$154 (est.)
Mega Scrafty exAscended Heroes · #285/217
61% gem rate· pop 682
raw $60–$80 (est.)
Special Illustration RareFull verdict →+$154 (est.)
Mega Starmie exPerfect Order · #118/88
74% gem rate· pop 740
raw $45–$60 (est.)
Special Illustration RareFull verdict →+$153 (est.)
ClefairyPerfect Order · #094/88
70% gem rate· pop 1,451
raw $19–$25 (est.)
Illustration RareFull verdict →+$151 (est.)
GenesectPhantasmal Flames · #008/94
6% gem rate· pop 85
raw under $1 (est.)
RareFull verdict →+$148 (est.)
Mega Gengar exAscended Heroes · #269/217
70% gem rate· pop 8,244
raw $50–$65 (est.)
Ultra RareFull verdict →+$146 (est.)
Mega Clefable exPerfect Order · #119/88
77% gem rate· pop 683
raw $50–$70 (est.)
Special Illustration RareFull verdict →+$136 (est.)
Meowth exPerfect Order · #107/88
61% gem rate· pop 279
raw $12–$17 (est.)
Ultra RareFull verdict →+$120 (est.)
Mega Hawlucha exAscended Heroes · #283/217
67% gem rate· pop 1,082
raw $50–$65 (est.)
Special Illustration RareFull verdict →+$112 (est.)
ChespinChaos Rising · #087/86
39% gem rate· pop 46
raw $5–$7 (est.)
Illustration RareFull verdict →+$105 (est.)
Mega Lucario exMega Evolution · #179/132
64% gem rate· pop 17,429
raw $200–$270 (est.)
Special Illustration RareFull verdict →+$104 (est.)
Mega Gardevoir exMega Evolution · #178/132
63% gem rate· pop 15,960
raw $175–$230 (est.)
Special Illustration RareFull verdict →+$104 (est.)
Poké PadPerfect Order · #113/88
59% gem rate· pop 70
raw $10–$14 (est.)
Ultra RareFull verdict →+$103 (est.)
Mega Charizard Y exAscended Heroes · #022/217
68% gem rate· pop 985
raw $6–$9 (est.)
Double RareFull verdict →+$103 (est.)
FrogadierChaos Rising · #089/86
61% gem rate· pop 74
raw $8–$10 (est.)
Illustration RareFull verdict →+$102 (est.)
Mega Latias exMega Evolution · #181/132
65% gem rate· pop 13,321
raw $80–$105 (est.)
Special Illustration RareFull verdict →+$102 (est.)
Mega Meganium exAscended Heroes · #272/217
69% gem rate· pop 1,165
raw $85–$115 (est.)
Special Illustration RareFull verdict →+$100 (est.)
Team Rocket's MimikyuAscended Heroes · #238/217
59% gem rate· pop 1,817
raw $23–$30 (est.)
Illustration RareFull verdict →+$100 (est.)
Mega Dragonite exAscended Heroes · #271/217
68% gem rate· pop 5,874
raw $40–$55 (est.)
Ultra RareFull verdict →+$99 (est.)
Mega Froslass exAscended Heroes · #275/217
62% gem rate· pop 668
raw $75–$100 (est.)
Special Illustration RareFull verdict →+$97 (est.)
Iono's Bellibolt exAscended Heroes · #279/217
66% gem rate· pop 1,069
raw $55–$80 (est.)
Special Illustration RareFull verdict →+$95 (est.)
Mega Lucario exMega Evolution · #188/132
28% gem rate· pop 9,169
raw $240–$320 (est.)
Mega Hyper RareFull verdict →+$95 (est.)
Mega Emboar exAscended Heroes · #273/217
68% gem rate· pop 836
raw $55–$75 (est.)
Special Illustration RareFull verdict →+$95 (est.)
Marnie's Grimmsnarl exAscended Heroes · #287/217
68% gem rate· pop 1,000
raw $65–$90 (est.)
Special Illustration RareFull verdict →+$92 (est.)
DedennePerfect Order · #093/88
69% gem rate· pop 224
raw $5–$7 (est.)
Illustration RareFull verdict →+$88 (est.)
Yveltal exPerfect Order · #105/88
64% gem rate· pop 67
raw $4–$6 (est.)
Ultra RareFull verdict →+$86 (est.)
Team Rocket's DugtrioAscended Heroes · #239/217
67% gem rate· pop 859
raw $9–$12 (est.)
Illustration RareFull verdict →+$85 (est.)
Sprigatito exAscended Heroes · #251/217
68% gem rate· pop 207
raw $2–$3 (est.)
Ultra RareFull verdict →+$85 (est.)
N's PP UpAscended Heroes · #262/217
64% gem rate· pop 209
raw $2–$3 (est.)
Ultra RareFull verdict →+$84 (est.)
Pikachu exAscended Heroes · #057/217
70% gem rate· pop 172
raw $3–$4 (est.)
Double RareFull verdict →+$84 (est.)
Erika's TangelaAscended Heroes · #218/217
68% gem rate· pop 1,884
raw $20–$27 (est.)
Illustration RareFull verdict →+$82 (est.)
HitmontopAscended Heroes · #240/217
70% gem rate· pop 534
raw $7–$9 (est.)
Illustration RareFull verdict →+$81 (est.)
BeautiflyAscended Heroes · #219/217
67% gem rate· pop 323
raw $7–$10 (est.)
Illustration RareFull verdict →FAQ
How do I know if a Pokémon card is worth grading?
Compare what the card is expected to be worth graded against what it sells for raw. Riffle estimates the graded outcome from each card's own PSA gem rate and current graded market prices — gem rate × PSA 10 value plus (1 − gem rate) × PSA 9 value — subtracts a ~$25/card bulk-rate grading fee, and compares that to the card's ungraded market price. A positive edge means grading is estimated to net more than selling raw; within about $10 either way is a wash.
Why isn't the exact PSA 9 or PSA 10 price shown?
The ranking and per-card verdicts are Riffle's derived figures and are free to cite. The underlying PSA 9/10 market prices, full graded history, and comps are part of Riffle premium.
Does a positive grading edge guarantee a profit?
No. The estimate assumes a near-mint raw copy at bulk-rate grading; centering risk, sub-9 grades, turnaround time, and shipping aren't included. It's a screen for which cards deserve a closer look, not financial advice.
Verdicts assume a near-mint raw copy at bulk-rate grading (~$25/card; standard service costs more) and ignore centering risk, sub-9 grades, turnaround time, and shipping. Gem rates come from the PSA population census Riffle captures monthly; the exact PSA 9/10 prices behind each verdict are part of Riffle premium. Estimates, not financial advice.