Should You Grade Charizard VSTAR #18 from Brilliant Stars?
Free PSA grading EV calculator pre-loaded with live market data for Charizard VSTAR #18. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 53.6% based on 7,133 graded copies. PSA 10 sales average $105.00 vs a raw market of $11.27. Expected value of grading: $-9.88 (-12% ROI). Verdict: Sell raw.
Brilliant Stars · #18 · Rare Holo VSTAR
Default-tier verdict
Sell raw$-10 (-12% ROI)
Based on raw market $11.27, PSA 10 $105.00, gem rate 53.6% (7,133 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.
About this calculator
This page computes the expected value (EV) of submitting Charizard VSTAR #18 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 | 3,824 | 53.6% |
| PSA 9 | 2,446 | 34.3% |
| PSA 8 | 643 | 9.0% |
| PSA 7 | 145 | 2.0% |
