Should You Grade Dark Alakazam #18 from Team Rocket?
Free PSA grading EV calculator pre-loaded with live market data for Dark Alakazam #18. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 7.0% based on 696 graded copies. PSA 10 sales average $200.00 vs a raw market of $12.90. Expected value of grading: $-44.41 (-54% ROI). Verdict: Sell raw.
Team Rocket · #18 · Rare
Default-tier verdict
Sell raw$-44 (-54% ROI)
Based on raw market $12.90, PSA 10 $200.00, gem rate 7.0% (696 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.
About this calculator
This page computes the expected value (EV) of submitting Dark Alakazam #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 | 49 | 7.0% |
| PSA 9 | 177 | 25.4% |
| PSA 8 | 166 | 23.9% |
| PSA 7 | 127 | 18.2% |
