Guardian TCG
GuardianTCG

Pokedex Grading Value — Is It Worth Grading?

Raw price: $1.66 | PSA 10 value: $399.99 | Gem rate: 29.3%

Verdict: Likely Yes — good potential return if card is in great condition

Estimated grading ROI: 1747% (assumes ~$20 PSA economy submission)

How to Decide

  1. Check the price gap: Raw $1.66 vs PSA 10 $399.99
  2. Evaluate gem rate: 29.3% chance of PSA 10
  3. Calculate ROI: After $20 grading fee, ROI is ~1747%
  4. Inspect condition: Only submit cards likely to grade 9+