Is it worth grading?
Pokémon cards ranked by estimated PSA grading return vs selling raw. Updated September 3, 2026.
For every card with a real PSA census, Riffle estimates the graded outcome from the card’s own PSA grade mix and the graded market, subtracts a ~$25/card bulk-rate fee, and compares it to selling raw. The edge shown is that difference: an estimate, not a promise.
| Card | Raw (est.) | Gem odds | Fee | Return vs raw (est.) | Verdict |
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 CharizardSkyridge · #146/144 | $4,650–$5,950 | 15% | $25 | +$25751 | grade itⓘ |
 LugiaAquapolis · #149/147 | $1,225–$1,575 | 4% | $25 | +$14231 | grade itⓘ |
 GengarSkyridge · #H09/144 | $195–$260 | 6% | $25 | +$11534 | grade it |
 UmbreonSkyridge · #H30/144 | $65–$90 | 8% | $25 | +$9145 | grade it |
 CelebiSkyridge · #145/144 | $330–$430 | 19% | $25 | +$8307 | grade it |
 RayquazaCall of Legends · #SL10/95 | $660–$850 | 2% | $25 | +$6084 | grade itⓘ |
 Ho-ohSkyridge · #149/144 | $700–$900 | 8% | $25 | +$5921 | grade itⓘ |
 Rocket's Snorlax exTeam Rocket Returns · #104/109 | $350–$450 | 7% | $25 | +$4906 | grade it |
 GyaradosSkyridge · #H10/144 | $49–$65 | 11% | $25 | +$4554 | grade it |
 Latias & Latios GXTeam Up · #170/181 | $3,750–$4,800 | 40% | $25 | +$4540 | grade itⓘ |
 Umbreon exUnseen Forces · #112/115 | $440–$570 | 3% | $25 | +$4107 | grade itⓘ |
 LugiaCall of Legends · #SL7/95 | $300–$390 | 1% | $25 | +$3864 | grade it |
 RayquazaDragons Exalted · #128/124 | $580–$740 | 3% | $25 | +$3711 | grade itⓘ |
 Shining CharizardNeo Destiny · #107/105 | $1,300–$1,675 | 5% | $25 | +$3550 | grade itⓘ |
 Rocket's Mewtwo exTeam Rocket Returns · #99/109 | $480–$620 | 6% | $25 | +$3536 | grade itⓘ |
 UmbreonAquapolis · #H29/147 | $1,100–$1,425 | 5% | $25 | +$3076 | grade itⓘ |
 Celebi exUnseen Forces · #117/115 | $320–$420 | 4% | $25 | +$3013 | grade it |
 VaporeonSkyridge · #H31/144 | $370–$480 | 11% | $25 | +$2980 | grade it |
 TyranitarAquapolis · #H28/147 | $165–$220 | 8% | $25 | +$2951 | grade it |
 Snorlax LV.XRising Rivals · #111/111 | $430–$560 | 3% | $25 | +$2932 | grade it |
 Gengar & Mimikyu GXTeam Up · #165/181 | $1,575–$2,025 | 46% | $25 | +$2902 | grade itⓘ |
 NidokingAquapolis · #150/147 | $440–$560 | 5% | $25 | +$2859 | grade it |
 Espeon exUnseen Forces · #102/115 | $290–$380 | 3% | $25 | +$2770 | grade it |
 GengarTriumphant · #94/102 | $500–$640 | 5% | $25 | +$2698 | grade itⓘ |
 ArticunoSkyridge · #H03/144 | $250–$330 | 16% | $25 | +$2612 | grade it |
 Rocket's Suicune exTeam Rocket Returns · #105/109 | $260–$340 | 7% | $25 | +$2510 | grade it |
 Mew exLegend Maker · #88/92 | $1–$2 | 6% | $25 | +$2456 | grade it |
 EspeonAquapolis · #H09/147 | $250–$330 | 8% | $25 | +$2377 | grade it |
 GolemSkyridge · #148/144 | $520–$680 | 19% | $25 | +$2313 | grade itⓘ |
 KabutopsSkyridge · #150/144 | $510–$670 | 16% | $25 | +$2297 | grade itⓘ |
 CrobatSkyridge · #147/144 | $390–$510 | 10% | $25 | +$2295 | grade it |
 CharizardPlasma Storm · #136/135 | $1,000–$1,300 | 3% | $25 | +$2270 | grade itⓘ |
 M Rayquaza EXAncient Origins · #98/98 | $940–$1,200 | 15% | $25 | +$2228 | grade itⓘ |
 Shining MewtwoNeo Destiny · #109/105 | $820–$1,075 | 6% | $25 | +$2227 | grade itⓘ |
 HoundoomAquapolis · #H11/147 | $350–$450 | 5% | $25 | +$2208 | grade it |
 Gardevoir & Sylveon GXUnbroken Bonds · #205/214 | $560–$720 | 45% | $25 | +$2169 | grade itⓘ |
 Rayquaza exDragon · #97/97 | $400–$520 | 4% | $25 | +$2113 | grade it |
 ArcanineSkyridge · #H02/144 | $140–$180 | 16% | $25 | +$1846 | grade it |
 Shining TyranitarNeo Destiny · #113/105 | $440–$570 | 6% | $25 | +$1811 | grade itⓘ |
 MoltresSkyridge · #H20/144 | $290–$380 | 13% | $25 | +$1810 | grade it |
 Magikarp & Wailord GXTeam Up · #161/181 | $740–$950 | 52% | $25 | +$1806 | grade itⓘ |
 FlareonSkyridge · #H07/144 | $510–$670 | 10% | $25 | +$1792 | grade itⓘ |
 Rayquaza C LV.XSupreme Victors · #146/147 | $220–$290 | 3% | $25 | +$1763 | grade it |
 MewTriumphant · #97/102 | $320–$420 | 6% | $25 | +$1721 | grade it |
 RaikouSkyridge · #H26/144 | $330–$430 | 18% | $25 | +$1668 | grade it |
 Mewtwo GXShining Legends · #78/73 | $710–$910 | 17% | $25 | +$1665 | grade itⓘ |
 ArcanineAquapolis · #H02/147 | $410–$540 | 7% | $25 | +$1601 | grade it |
 Gengar LV.XArceus · #97/99 | $390–$510 | 2% | $25 | +$1578 | grade it |
 ZapdosAquapolis · #H32/147 | $250–$330 | 12% | $25 | +$1543 | grade it |
 DeoxysCall of Legends · #SL1/95 | $440–$560 | 3% | $25 | +$1530 | grade it |
 AlakazamSkyridge · #H01/144 | $1,050–$1,350 | 16% | $25 | +$1520 | grade itⓘ |
 Arceus & Dialga & Palkia GXCosmic Eclipse · #221/236 | $490–$640 | 36% | $25 | +$1479 | grade itⓘ |
 Rayquaza ex δDragon Frontiers · #97/101 | $165–$220 | 5% | $25 | +$1473 | grade it |
 UmbreonUndaunted · #86/90 | $500–$650 | 2% | $25 | +$1465 | grade itⓘ |
 Shining GyaradosNeo Revelation · #65/64 | $630–$810 | 1% | $25 | +$1441 | grade itⓘ |
 LeafeonMajestic Dawn · #99/100 | $175–$230 | 1% | $25 | +$1430 | grade it |
 Pikachu δLegend Maker · #93/92 | $145–$190 | 7% | $25 | +$1425 | grade it |
 JolteonSkyridge · #H12/144 | $180–$230 | 21% | $25 | +$1417 | grade it |
 CharizardDragon · #100/97 | $650–$830 | 5% | $25 | +$1416 | grade itⓘ |
 HaunterLegendary Collection · #46/110 | $4–$5 | 36% | $25 | +$1347 | grade it |
Each edge weighs the card’s own PSA grade mix (10 / 9 / below, with grades under 8 valued at the PSA 8 price) against current graded prices, minus a ~$25/card bulk-rate fee (standard service costs more), vs selling raw. ⓘ Ceiling: pop rates reflect copies collectors chose to submit; a random raw copy of an expensive card usually grades worse, so those edges are upper bounds. Verdicts assume a near-mint copy and ignore centering risk, turnaround time, and shipping. Grade mix comes from the PSA census Riffle captures monthly; the exact PSA 8/9/10 prices are part of Riffle premium. Estimates, not financial advice.
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 population: the share of submitted copies that graded 10, 9, and below, each valued at current graded market prices (grades under 8 use the PSA 8 price), then subtracts a ~$25/card bulk-rate grading fee.
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 8/9/10 market prices, full graded history, and comps are part of Riffle premium.
Does a positive grading edge guarantee a profit?
No. PSA population rates describe copies collectors chose to submit — a random raw copy, especially of an expensive or older card, usually grades worse, so large edges on high-value cards read as a ceiling (marked † in the table). The estimate also assumes a near-mint copy at bulk-rate grading; centering risk, turnaround time, and shipping aren't included. It's a screen for which cards deserve a closer look, not financial advice.