Should You Grade Charizard #4 from Base Set 2?
Free PSA grading EV calculator pre-loaded with live market data for Charizard #4. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 0.3% based on 22,461 graded copies. PSA 10 sales average $31669.67 vs a raw market of $247.50. Expected value of grading: $-300.73 (-35% ROI). Verdict: Sell raw.
Base Set 2 · #4 · Rare Holo
Default-tier verdict
Sell raw$-301 (-35% ROI)
Based on raw market $247.50, PSA 10 $31669.67, gem rate 0.3% (22,461 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.
About this calculator
This page computes the expected value (EV) of submitting Charizard #4 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 | 70 | 0.3% |
| PSA 9 | 1,393 | 6.2% |
| PSA 8 | 3,877 | 17.3% |
| PSA 7 | 4,201 | 18.7% |