Should You Grade Bulbasaur #SM198 from SM Black Star Promos?
Free PSA grading EV calculator pre-loaded with live market data for Bulbasaur #SM198. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 9.5% based on 241 graded copies. PSA 10 sales average $96.27 vs a raw market of $14.99. Expected value of grading: $-49.43 (-58% ROI). Verdict: Sell raw.
SM Black Star Promos · #SM198 · Promo
Verdict
Sell raw$-49 (-58% ROI)
Based on raw cost $14.99, PSA 10 $96.27, gem rate 9.5% (241 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.
About this calculator
This page computes the expected value (EV) of submitting Bulbasaur #SM198 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 | 23 | 9.5% |
| PSA 9 | 147 | 61.0% |
| PSA 8 | 50 | 20.7% |
| PSA 7 | 8 | 3.3% |
