Is it worth grading Articuno #SM144 from SM Black Star Promos?

It depends on condition and market pricing. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 11.4% (based on 220 graded copies). PSA 10 sales average $1583.48 versus a raw market of $15.75. Use the calculator on this page to compute exact EV for your card's condition.

What is the PSA 10 gem rate for Articuno #SM144?

11.4% (based on 220 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 #SM144 (SM Black Star Promos)? PSA Grading EV

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SM Black Star Promos · #SM144 · Promo

Default-tier verdict

Sell raw+$37 (+17% ROI)

Based on raw market $15.75, PSA 10 $1583.48, gem rate 11.4% (220 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.

Articuno

SM Black Star Promos · #SM144 · Promo

Market: $15.75

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PSA Pop · 220 graded

PSA 10

11.4%

PSA 9

37.7%

PSA 8

24.1%

PSA 7

10.9%

Your Costs

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Shipping estimate + Other fees

Expected Sale Prices

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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 Express ($199) — your PSA 10 value of $1583 exceeds this tier's $1,000 cap. No upcharge on PSA 9.

PSA 10: 11.4% × $1583.48+$179.94

PSA 9: 37.7% × $194.99+$73.56

PSA 8: 24.1% × $18.50+$4.46

PSA 7: 10.9% × $13.50+$1.47

Below 7: 15.9% × raw+$2.51

Raw card cost-$15.75

Standard grading (weighted avg)-$75.79

Shipping + Other Fees-$10.00

EV+$160.40(+158% ROI)

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158% 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 #SM144 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	25	11.4%
PSA 9	83	37.7%
PSA 8	53	24.1%
PSA 7	24	10.9%

Should You Grade Articuno #SM144 from SM Black Star Promos?

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