Is it worth grading Alakazam #1 from Base Set 2?

It depends on condition and market pricing. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 1.4% (based on 4,867 graded copies). PSA 10 sales average $3999.99 versus a raw market of $35.00. Use the calculator on this page to compute exact EV for your card's condition.

What is the PSA 10 gem rate for Alakazam #1?

1.4% (based on 4,867 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 Alakazam #1 (Base Set 2)? PSA Grading EV

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Should You Grade Alakazam?

Base Set 2 · #1 · Rare Holo

Default-tier verdict

Sell raw$-234 (-59% ROI)

Based on raw market $35.00, PSA 10 $3999.99, gem rate 1.4% (4,867 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.

Alakazam

Base Set 2 · #1 · Rare Holo

Market: $35.00

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PSA Pop · 4,867 graded

PSA 10

1.4%

PSA 9

16.7%

PSA 8

28.9%

PSA 7

20.4%

Your Costs

Raw card cost

Grading tier

Shipping estimate + Other fees

Expected Sale Prices

PSA 10

PSA 9

PSA 8

PSA 7

Card Condition

Centering

Edges & Corners

Surface

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

Expected Value

⚠If graded PSA 10, PSA will upcharge to Super Express ($349) — your PSA 10 value of $4000 exceeds this tier's $1,000 cap. No upcharge on PSA 9.

PSA 10: 1.4% × $3999.99+$56.71

PSA 9: 16.7% × $314.99+$52.75

PSA 8: 28.9% × $95.48+$27.62

PSA 7: 20.4% × $58.00+$11.81

Below 7: 32.5% × raw+$11.39

Raw card cost-$35.00

Standard grading (weighted avg)-$64.09

Shipping + Other Fees-$10.00

EV+$51.19(+47% ROI)

Decent — Proceed with caution

47% ROI — selling fees (~10-15%), price fluctuations, or a PSA 9 outcome could erase this.

Want to track this card's price and grading data?

Decent — Proceed with caution

47% ROI — selling fees (~10-15%), price fluctuations, or a PSA 9 outcome could erase this.

About this calculator

This page computes the expected value (EV) of submitting Alakazam #1 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	69	1.4%
PSA 9	815	16.7%
PSA 8	1,408	28.9%
PSA 7	991	20.4%

Should You Grade Alakazam #1 from Base Set 2?

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