Is it worth grading Articuno #1 from Majestic Dawn?

It depends on condition and market pricing. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 5.1% (based on 273 graded copies). PSA 10 sales average $1070.71 versus a raw market of $26.30. Use the calculator on this page to compute exact EV for your card's condition.

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

5.1% (based on 273 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 Articuno #1 (Majestic Dawn)? PSA Grading EV

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Should You Grade Articuno?

Majestic Dawn · #1 · Rare Holo

Default-tier verdict

Grade It+$72 (+62% ROI)

Based on raw market $26.30, PSA 10 $1070.71, gem rate 5.1% (273 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.

Articuno

Majestic Dawn · #1 · Rare Holo

Market: $26.30

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PSA Pop · 273 graded

PSA 10

5.1%

PSA 9

28.9%

PSA 8

33.3%

PSA 7

17.6%

Your Costs

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Shipping estimate + Other fees

Expected Sale Prices

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Card Condition

Centering

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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 Priority ($80) — your PSA 10 value of $1071 exceeds this tier's $1,000 cap. No upcharge on PSA 9.

PSA 10: 5.1% × $1070.71+$54.91

PSA 9: 28.9% × $232.00+$67.14

PSA 8: 33.3% × $159.99+$53.33

PSA 7: 17.6% × $51.88+$9.12

Below 7: 15.0% × raw+$3.95

Raw card cost-$26.30

Standard grading (weighted avg)-$61.02

Shipping + Other Fees-$10.00

EV+$91.13(+94% ROI)

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94% 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 Articuno #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	14	5.1%
PSA 9	79	28.9%
PSA 8	91	33.3%
PSA 7	48	17.6%

Should You Grade Articuno #1 from Majestic Dawn?

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