Should You Grade Dark Blastoise #3 from Team Rocket?
Free PSA grading EV calculator pre-loaded with live market data for Dark Blastoise #3. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 0.6% based on 10,791 graded copies. PSA 10 sales average $14000.00 vs a raw market of $132.61. Expected value of grading: $-414.89 (-56% ROI). Verdict: Sell raw.
Team Rocket · #3 · Rare Holo
Default-tier verdict
Sell raw$-415 (-56% ROI)
Based on raw market $132.61, PSA 10 $14000.00, gem rate 0.6% (10,791 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.
About this calculator
This page computes the expected value (EV) of submitting Dark Blastoise #3 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 | 65 | 0.6% |
| PSA 9 | 1,142 | 10.6% |
| PSA 8 | 2,793 | 25.9% |
| PSA 7 | 2,297 | 21.3% |
