Is it worth grading Arceus ◇ #96 from Forbidden Light?

It depends on condition and market pricing. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 8.8% (based on 319 graded copies). PSA 10 sales average $1606.00 versus a raw market of $43.76. Use the calculator on this page to compute exact EV for your card's condition.

What is the PSA 10 gem rate for Arceus ◇ #96?

8.8% (based on 319 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 Arceus ◇ #96 (Forbidden Light)? PSA Grading EV

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Should You Grade Arceus ◇?

Forbidden Light · #96 · Rare Prism Star

Default-tier verdict

Grade It+$458 (+181% ROI)

Based on raw market $43.76, PSA 10 $1606.00, gem rate 8.8% (319 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.

Arceus ◇

Forbidden Light · #96 · Rare Prism Star

Market: $43.76

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PSA Pop · 319 graded

PSA 10

8.8%

PSA 9

41.4%

PSA 8

30.1%

PSA 7

11.9%

Your Costs

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Grading tier

Shipping estimate + Other fees

Expected Sale Prices

PSA 10

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PSA 8

PSA 7

Card Condition

Centering

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Surface

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

Expected Value

⚠If graded PSA 10, PSA will upcharge to Express ($199) — your PSA 10 value of $1606 exceeds this tier's $1,000 cap.

PSA 10: 8.8% × $1606.00+$140.97

PSA 9: 41.4% × $1338.74+$553.96

PSA 8: 30.1% × $32.88+$9.89

PSA 7: 11.9% × $22.37+$2.66

Below 7: 7.8% × raw+$3.43

Raw card cost-$43.76

Standard grading (weighted avg)-$80.47

Shipping + Other Fees-$10.00

EV+$576.69(+430% ROI)

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430% ROI — strong margin absorbs selling fees and price swings.

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About this calculator

This page computes the expected value (EV) of submitting Arceus ◇ #96 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	28	8.8%
PSA 9	132	41.4%
PSA 8	96	30.1%
PSA 7	38	11.9%

Should You Grade Arceus ◇ #96 from Forbidden Light?

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