Should You Grade Charizard #40 from Expedition Base Set?
Free PSA grading EV calculator pre-loaded with live market data for Charizard #40. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 17.9% based on 1,645 graded copies. PSA 10 sales average $2500.00 vs a raw market of $96.38. Expected value of grading: $349.28 (114% ROI). Verdict: Grade It.
Expedition Base Set · #40 · Rare
Default-tier verdict
Grade It+$349 (+114% ROI)
Based on raw market $96.38, PSA 10 $2500.00, gem rate 17.9% (1,645 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.
About this calculator
This page computes the expected value (EV) of submitting Charizard #40 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 | 295 | 17.9% |
| PSA 9 | 450 | 27.4% |
| PSA 8 | 346 | 21.0% |
| PSA 7 | 149 | 9.1% |