Should You Grade Charizard ex #228 from Obsidian Flames?
Free PSA grading EV calculator pre-loaded with live market data for Charizard ex #228. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 26.9% based on 33,204 graded copies. PSA 10 sales average $256.65 vs a raw market of $32.90. Expected value of grading: $1.18 (1% ROI). Verdict: Sell raw.
Obsidian Flames · #228 · Hyper Rare
Default-tier verdict
Sell raw+$1 (+1% ROI)
Based on raw market $32.90, PSA 10 $256.65, gem rate 26.9% (33,204 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.
About this calculator
This page computes the expected value (EV) of submitting Charizard ex #228 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 | 8,943 | 26.9% |
| PSA 9 | 16,664 | 50.2% |
| PSA 8 | 6,071 | 18.3% |
| PSA 7 | 1,028 | 3.1% |
