Should You Grade Charmander #98 from Dragon?
Free PSA grading EV calculator pre-loaded with live market data for Charmander #98. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 10.3% based on 1,160 graded copies. PSA 10 sales average $6556.08 vs a raw market of $215.49. Expected value of grading: $333.29 (40% ROI). Verdict: Decent — proceed with caution.
Dragon · #98 · Rare Secret
Default-tier verdict
Decent — proceed with caution+$333 (+40% ROI)
Based on raw market $215.49, PSA 10 $6556.08, gem rate 10.3% (1,160 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.
About this calculator
This page computes the expected value (EV) of submitting Charmander #98 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 | 120 | 10.3% |
| PSA 9 | 360 | 31.0% |
| PSA 8 | 310 | 26.7% |
| PSA 7 | 158 | 13.6% |
