Is it worth grading Lapras #71 from Skyridge?

It depends on condition and market pricing. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 31.3% (based on 268 graded copies). PSA 10 sales average $1249.35 versus a raw market of $28.44. Use the calculator on this page to compute exact EV for your card's condition.

What is the PSA 10 gem rate for Lapras #71?

31.3% (based on 268 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 Lapras #71 (Skyridge)? PSA Grading EV

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Should You Grade Lapras?

Skyridge · #71 · Common

Default-tier verdict

Grade It+$355 (+300% ROI)

Based on raw market $28.44, PSA 10 $1249.35, gem rate 31.3% (268 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.

Lapras

Skyridge · #71 · Common

Market: $28.44

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PSA Pop · 268 graded

PSA 10

31.3%

PSA 9

43.7%

PSA 8

15.3%

PSA 7

3.0%

Your Costs

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Shipping estimate + Other fees

Expected Sale Prices

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Card Condition

Centering

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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 $1249 exceeds this tier's $1,000 cap. No upcharge on PSA 9.

PSA 10: 31.3% × $1249.35+$391.59

PSA 9: 43.7% × $164.71+$71.91

PSA 8: 15.3% × $43.91+$6.72

PSA 7: 3.0% × $35.00+$1.04

Below 7: 6.7% × raw+$1.91

Raw card cost-$28.44

Standard grading (weighted avg)-$66.26

Shipping + Other Fees-$10.00

EV+$368.47(+352% ROI)

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352% ROI — strong margin absorbs selling fees and price swings.

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About this calculator

This page computes the expected value (EV) of submitting Lapras #71 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	84	31.3%
PSA 9	117	43.7%
PSA 8	41	15.3%
PSA 7	8	3.0%

Should You Grade Lapras #71 from Skyridge?

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