Should You Grade Basic Water Energy #279 from Paldea Evolved?
Free PSA grading EV calculator pre-loaded with live market data for Basic Water Energy #279. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 52.9% based on 395 graded copies. PSA 10 sales average $45.80 vs a raw market of $8.53. Expected value of grading: $-48.35 (-62% ROI). Verdict: Sell raw.
Paldea Evolved · #279 · Hyper Rare
Default-tier verdict
Sell raw$-48 (-62% ROI)
Based on raw market $8.53, PSA 10 $45.80, gem rate 52.9% (395 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.
About this calculator
This page computes the expected value (EV) of submitting Basic Water Energy #279 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 | 209 | 52.9% |
| PSA 9 | 143 | 36.2% |
| PSA 8 | 27 | 6.8% |
| PSA 7 | 5 | 1.3% |
