Is it worth grading Charmeleon #102 from Stormfront?

It depends on condition and market pricing. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 4.2% (based on 803 graded copies). PSA 10 sales average $23127.59 versus a raw market of $75.23. Use the calculator on this page to compute exact EV for your card's condition.

What is the PSA 10 gem rate for Charmeleon #102?

4.2% (based on 803 graded copies)

What does PSA grading cost?

PSA service levels range from $59.99 per card (Standard, 90-100 business days) to $9,999+ (Premium 10, for cards worth $250,001+). If a graded card is worth more than its tier's Max Insured Value, PSA upgrades it to the tier that covers it and bills the difference.

Should You Grade Charmeleon #102 (Stormfront)? PSA Grading EV

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Should You Grade Charmeleon?

Stormfront · #102 · Rare Secret

Default-tier verdict

Grade It+$555 (+79% ROI)

Based on raw market $75.23, PSA 10 $23127.59, gem rate 4.2% (803 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.

Charmeleon

Stormfront · #102 · Rare Secret

Market: $75.23

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PSA Pop · 803 graded

PSA 10

4.2%

PSA 9

31.6%

PSA 8

31.0%

PSA 7

16.1%

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Shipping estimate + Other fees

Expected Sale Prices

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Centering

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Fine-tune your gem-rate odds based on centering, edges, and surface condition.

Expected Value

⚠If graded PSA 10, PSA will upcharge to Premium 1 ($999) — your PSA 10 value of $23128 exceeds this tier's $1,000 cap. No upcharge on PSA 9.

PSA 10: 4.2% × $23127.59+$979.25

PSA 9: 31.6% × $600.00+$189.79

PSA 8: 31.0% × $188.67+$58.50

PSA 7: 16.1% × $95.37+$15.32

Below 7: 17.1% × raw+$12.84

Raw card cost-$75.23

Standard grading (weighted avg)-$99.75

Shipping + Other Fees-$10.00

EV+$1070.72(+579% ROI)

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About this calculator

This page computes the expected value (EV) of submitting Charmeleon #102 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	34	4.2%
PSA 9	254	31.6%
PSA 8	249	31.0%
PSA 7	129	16.1%

Should You Grade Charmeleon #102 from Stormfront?

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