Should You Grade Blaine's Charizard #2 from Gym Challenge?
Free PSA grading EV calculator pre-loaded with live market data for Blaine's Charizard #2. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 2.0% based on 8,640 graded copies. PSA 10 sales average $7138.10 vs a raw market of $414.00. Expected value of grading: $-172.93 (-17% ROI). Verdict: Sell raw.
Gym Challenge · #2 · Rare Holo
Default-tier verdict
Sell raw$-173 (-17% ROI)
Based on raw market $414.00, PSA 10 $7138.10, gem rate 2.0% (8,640 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.
About this calculator
This page computes the expected value (EV) of submitting Blaine's Charizard #2 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 | 171 | 2.0% |
| PSA 9 | 1,595 | 18.5% |
| PSA 8 | 2,132 | 24.7% |
| PSA 7 | 1,499 | 17.3% |
