Should You Grade Lt. Surge's Pikachu #84 from Gym Challenge?
Free PSA grading EV calculator pre-loaded with live market data for Lt. Surge's Pikachu #84. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 19.4% based on 780 graded copies. PSA 10 sales average $389.00 vs a raw market of $8.36. Expected value of grading: $26.07 (33% ROI). Verdict: Decent — proceed with caution.
Gym Challenge · #84 · Common
Default-tier verdict
Decent — proceed with caution+$26 (+33% ROI)
Based on raw market $8.36, PSA 10 $389.00, gem rate 19.4% (780 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 Pikachu #84 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 | 151 | 19.4% |
| PSA 9 | 267 | 34.2% |
| PSA 8 | 167 | 21.4% |
| PSA 7 | 86 | 11.0% |
