Should You Grade Lt. Surge's Bargain #185 from Mega Evolution?
Free PSA grading EV calculator pre-loaded with live market data for Lt. Surge's Bargain #185. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 49.7% based on 3,208 graded copies. PSA 10 sales average $64.28 vs a raw market of $15.15. Expected value of grading: $-41.43 (-49% ROI). Verdict: Sell raw.
Mega Evolution · #185 · Special Illustration Rare
Verdict
Sell raw$-41 (-49% ROI)
Based on raw cost $15.15, PSA 10 $64.28, gem rate 49.7% (3,208 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.
About this calculator
This page computes the expected value (EV) of submitting Lt. Surge's Bargain #185 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 | 1,595 | 49.7% |
| PSA 9 | 1,249 | 38.9% |
| PSA 8 | 295 | 9.2% |
| PSA 7 | 51 | 1.6% |
