GuardianTCG
Raw price: $185.78 | PSA 10 value: $5500.00 | PSA 9 value: $514.52 | Gem rate: 0.9% | PSA population: 173
Expected value after grading: $385.89 | Expected ROI: 75% | Grading cost (PSA Economy + shipping): $35
| Service | Cost | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| PSA Economy | $20 + $15 shipping | 150+ days |
| PSA Regular | $50 + $15 shipping | 65 days |
| PSA Express | $100 + $15 shipping | 20 days |
| BGS Standard | $22 + $15 shipping | 45 days |
| CGC Economy | $18 + $15 shipping | 120+ days |
Borderline — only grade pristine copies. Ponyta (Shiny) raw price is $185.78, PSA 10 is worth $5500.00, gem rate is 0.9%. Expected ROI after ~$20 grading + $15 shipping: 75%.
A PSA 10 Ponyta (Shiny) is currently valued at $5500.00, compared to $185.78 raw.
Borderline — only grade pristine copies. The expected return of 75% after grading costs suggests grading could be profitable. Always inspect centering, corners, edges, and surface before submitting.
PSA Economy: ~$20 (150+ days), Regular: ~$50 (65 days), Express: ~$100 (20 days). BGS Standard: ~$22 (45 days). CGC Economy: ~$18. Add ~$15 for shipping each way.