Is it worth grading Absol-EX #XY62 from XY Black Star Promos?

It depends on condition and market pricing. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 6.8% (based on 88 graded copies). PSA 10 sales average $1946.45 versus a raw market of $7.29. Use the calculator on this page to compute exact EV for your card's condition.

What is the PSA 10 gem rate for Absol-EX #XY62?

6.8% (based on 88 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 Absol-EX #XY62 (XY Black Star Promos)? PSA Grading EV

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Default-tier verdict

Sell raw$-30 (-14% ROI)

Based on raw market $7.29, PSA 10 $1946.45, gem rate 6.8% (88 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.

Absol-EX

XY Black Star Promos · #XY62 · Promo

Market: $7.29

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PSA Pop · 88 graded

PSA 10

6.8%

PSA 9

14.8%

PSA 8

20.5%

PSA 7

18.2%

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Expected Value

⚠If graded PSA 10, PSA will upcharge to Express ($199) — your PSA 10 value of $1946 exceeds this tier's $1,000 cap. No upcharge on PSA 9.

PSA 10: 6.8% × $1946.45+$132.71

PSA 9: 14.8% × $280.00+$41.36

PSA 8: 20.5% × $27.99+$5.73

PSA 7: 18.2% × $22.00+$4.00

Below 7: 39.8% × raw+$2.90

Raw card cost-$7.29

Standard grading (weighted avg)-$69.47

Shipping + Other Fees-$10.00

EV+$99.94(+115% ROI)

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About this calculator

This page computes the expected value (EV) of submitting Absol-EX #XY62 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	6	6.8%
PSA 9	13	14.8%
PSA 8	18	20.5%
PSA 7	16	18.2%

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