Is it worth grading Groudon #5 from Emerald?

It depends on condition and market pricing. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 7.8% (based on 397 graded copies). PSA 10 sales average $1367.19 versus a raw market of $36.38. Use the calculator on this page to compute exact EV for your card's condition.

What is the PSA 10 gem rate for Groudon #5?

7.8% (based on 397 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 Groudon #5 (Emerald)? PSA Grading EV

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Should You Grade Groudon?

Emerald · #5 · Rare Holo

Default-tier verdict

Grade It+$230 (+182% ROI)

Based on raw market $36.38, PSA 10 $1367.19, gem rate 7.8% (397 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.

Groudon

Emerald · #5 · Rare Holo

Market: $36.38

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PSA Pop · 397 graded

PSA 10

7.8%

PSA 9

41.8%

PSA 8

30.2%

PSA 7

10.1%

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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 Priority ($80) — your PSA 10 value of $1367 exceeds this tier's $1,000 cap. No upcharge on PSA 9.

PSA 10: 7.8% × $1367.19+$106.76

PSA 9: 41.8% × $337.50+$141.12

PSA 8: 30.2% × $325.00+$98.24

PSA 7: 10.1% × $65.00+$6.55

Below 7: 10.1% × raw+$3.67

Raw card cost-$36.38

Standard grading (weighted avg)-$61.55

Shipping + Other Fees-$10.00

EV+$248.40(+230% ROI)

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About this calculator

This page computes the expected value (EV) of submitting Groudon #5 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	31	7.8%
PSA 9	166	41.8%
PSA 8	120	30.2%
PSA 7	40	10.1%

Should You Grade Groudon #5 from Emerald?

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