Is it worth grading ピカチュウ #279 #279 from XY プロモカード?

It depends on condition and market pricing. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 78.9% (based on 1,604 graded copies). PSA 10 sales average $31050.00 versus a raw market of $10548.06. Use the calculator on this page to compute exact EV for your card's condition.

What is the PSA 10 gem rate for ピカチュウ #279 #279?

78.9% (based on 1,604 graded copies)

What does PSA grading cost?

PSA service levels range from $59.99 per card (Standard, 90-100 business days) to $9,999+ (Premium 10, for cards worth $250,001+). If a graded card is worth more than its tier's Max Insured Value, PSA upgrades it to the tier that covers it and bills the difference.

Should You Grade ピカチュウ #279 #279 (XY プロモカード)? PSA Grading EV

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Should You Grade ピカチュウ #279?

XY プロモカード · #279

Default-tier verdict

Grade It+$14901 (+121% ROI)

Based on raw market $10548.06, PSA 10 $31050.00, gem rate 78.9% (1,604 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.

ピカチュウ #279

XY プロモカード · #279

Market: $10.55K

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PSA Pop · 1,604 graded

PSA 10

78.9%

PSA 9

11.5%

PSA 8

4.2%

PSA 7

2.4%

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Fine-tune your gem-rate odds based on centering, edges, and surface condition.

Expected Value

⚠If graded PSA 10, PSA will upcharge to Premium 2 ($1999) — your PSA 10 value of $31050 exceeds this tier's $1,000 cap.

PSA 10: 78.9% × $31050.00+$24487.69

PSA 9: 11.5% × $15760.00+$1807.88

PSA 8: 4.2% × $14326.88+$607.37

Below 7: 3.1% × raw+$322.23

Raw card cost-$10548.06

Standard grading (weighted avg)-$1736.72

Shipping + Other Fees-$10.00

EV+$14930.39(+121% ROI)

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About this calculator

This page computes the expected value (EV) of submitting ピカチュウ #279 #279 to PSA for grading. EV factors in real PSA population data (gem rates), live market prices for raw and graded copies, and PSA's tiered fee structure including upcharges when a card's graded value exceeds the tier's Max Insured Value. Adjust the inputs to match your card's exact condition for a personalized recommendation.

PSA population summary

Grade	Population	Rate
PSA 10	1,265	78.9%
PSA 9	184	11.5%
PSA 8	68	4.2%
PSA 7	38	2.4%

Should You Grade ピカチュウ #279 #279 from XY プロモカード?

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