Should You Grade Blastoise #1 from POP Series 3?
Free PSA grading EV calculator pre-loaded with live market data for Blastoise #1. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 5.4% based on 240 graded copies. PSA 10 sales average $1189.01 vs a raw market of $300.00. Expected value of grading: $-59.27 (-15% ROI). Verdict: Sell raw.
POP Series 3 · #1 · Rare
Default-tier verdict
Sell raw$-59 (-15% ROI)
Based on raw market $300.00, PSA 10 $1189.01, gem rate 5.4% (240 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.
About this calculator
This page computes the expected value (EV) of submitting Blastoise #1 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 | 13 | 5.4% |
| PSA 9 | 3 | 1.3% |
| PSA 8 | 18 | 7.5% |
| PSA 7 | 24 | 10.0% |
