Should You Grade Ho-Oh #1 from POP Series 5?
Free PSA grading EV calculator pre-loaded with live market data for Ho-Oh #1. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 0.3% based on 362 graded copies. PSA 10 sales average $160.48 vs a raw market of $25.00. Expected value of grading: $-41.39 (-44% ROI). Verdict: Sell raw.
POP Series 5 · #1 · Rare
Default-tier verdict
Sell raw$-41 (-44% ROI)
Based on raw market $25.00, PSA 10 $160.48, gem rate 0.3% (362 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.
About this calculator
This page computes the expected value (EV) of submitting Ho-Oh #1 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 | 1 | 0.3% |
| PSA 9 | 31 | 8.6% |
| PSA 8 | 88 | 24.3% |
| PSA 7 | 91 | 25.1% |
