Should You Grade Dark Gyarados #8 from Celebrations: Classic Collection?
Free PSA grading EV calculator pre-loaded with live market data for Dark Gyarados #8. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 65.5% based on 10,815 graded copies. PSA 10 sales average $87.33 vs a raw market of $5.75. Expected value of grading: $-9.97 (-13% ROI). Verdict: Sell raw.
Celebrations: Classic Collection · #8 · Classic Collection
Default-tier verdict
Sell raw$-10 (-13% ROI)
Based on raw market $5.75, PSA 10 $87.33, gem rate 65.5% (10,815 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.
About this calculator
This page computes the expected value (EV) of submitting Dark Gyarados #8 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 | 7,089 | 65.5% |
| PSA 9 | 3,390 | 31.3% |
| PSA 8 | 249 | 2.3% |
| PSA 7 | 41 | 0.4% |
