Is it worth grading Articuno-EX #25 from Plasma Storm?

It depends on condition and market pricing. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 12.4% (based on 502 graded copies). PSA 10 sales average $1200.00 versus a raw market of $17.83. Use the calculator on this page to compute exact EV for your card's condition.

What is the PSA 10 gem rate for Articuno-EX #25?

12.4% (based on 502 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-EX #25 (Plasma Storm)? PSA Grading EV

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Should You Grade Articuno-EX?

Plasma Storm · #25 · Rare Holo EX

Default-tier verdict

Grade It+$104 (+97% ROI)

Based on raw market $17.83, PSA 10 $1200.00, gem rate 12.4% (502 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.

Articuno-EX

Plasma Storm · #25 · Rare Holo EX

Market: $17.83

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PSA Pop · 502 graded

PSA 10

12.4%

PSA 9

25.7%

PSA 8

22.1%

PSA 7

13.7%

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Shipping estimate + Other fees

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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 $1200 exceeds this tier's $1,000 cap. No upcharge on PSA 9.

PSA 10: 12.4% × $1200.00+$148.21

PSA 9: 25.7% × $150.00+$38.55

PSA 8: 22.1% × $69.83+$15.44

PSA 7: 13.7% × $38.00+$5.22

Below 7: 26.1% × raw+$4.65

Raw card cost-$17.83

Standard grading (weighted avg)-$62.46

Shipping + Other Fees-$10.00

EV+$121.78(+135% ROI)

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About this calculator

This page computes the expected value (EV) of submitting Articuno-EX #25 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	62	12.4%
PSA 9	129	25.7%
PSA 8	111	22.1%
PSA 7	69	13.7%

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