Should You Grade Basic Grass Energy #278 from Paldea Evolved?
Free PSA grading EV calculator pre-loaded with live market data for Basic Grass Energy #278. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 59.3% based on 354 graded copies. PSA 10 sales average $43.00 vs a raw market of $8.32. Expected value of grading: $-48.31 (-62% ROI). Verdict: Sell raw.
Paldea Evolved · #278 · Hyper Rare
Default-tier verdict
Sell raw$-48 (-62% ROI)
Based on raw market $8.32, PSA 10 $43.00, gem rate 59.3% (354 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.
About this calculator
This page computes the expected value (EV) of submitting Basic Grass Energy #278 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 | 210 | 59.3% |
| PSA 9 | 112 | 31.6% |
| PSA 8 | 27 | 7.6% |
| PSA 7 | 1 | 0.3% |
