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Should You Grade Rapidash? — Complete Grading Analysis

Rapidash grading analysis

Raw price: $12.32 | PSA 10 value: $405.00 | PSA 9 value: $30.99 | Gem rate: 14.4% | PSA population: 202

Verdict: Borderline — only grade pristine copies

Expected value after grading: $76.16 | Expected ROI: 61% | Grading cost (PSA Economy + shipping): $35

Grading Service Cost Comparison

ServiceCostTurnaround
PSA Economy$20 + $15 shipping150+ days
PSA Regular$50 + $15 shipping65 days
PSA Express$100 + $15 shipping20 days
BGS Standard$22 + $15 shipping45 days
CGC Economy$18 + $15 shipping120+ days

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I grade Rapidash?

Borderline — only grade pristine copies. Rapidash raw price is $12.32, PSA 10 is worth $405.00, gem rate is 14.4%. Expected ROI after ~$20 grading + $15 shipping: 61%.

What is Rapidash worth PSA 10?

A PSA 10 Rapidash is currently valued at $405.00, compared to $12.32 raw.

Is Rapidash grading worth it?

Borderline — only grade pristine copies. The expected return of 61% after grading costs suggests grading could be profitable. Always inspect centering, corners, edges, and surface before submitting.

How much does it cost to grade Rapidash?

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.

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