Should You Grade Charizard ex #161 from Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos?
Free PSA grading EV calculator pre-loaded with live market data for Charizard ex #161. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 16.9% based on 5,238 graded copies. PSA 10 sales average $227.67 vs a raw market of $7.50. Expected value of grading: $-20.82 (-27% ROI). Verdict: Sell raw.
Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos · #161 · Promo
Default-tier verdict
Sell raw$-21 (-27% ROI)
Based on raw market $7.50, PSA 10 $227.67, gem rate 16.9% (5,238 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.
About this calculator
This page computes the expected value (EV) of submitting Charizard ex #161 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 | 887 | 16.9% |
| PSA 9 | 3,093 | 59.0% |
| PSA 8 | 950 | 18.1% |
| PSA 7 | 187 | 3.6% |