Is it worth grading M Camerupt-EX #XY198a from XY Black Star Promos?

It depends on condition and market pricing. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 9.8% (based on 481 graded copies). PSA 10 sales average $1550.37 versus a raw market of $26.05. Use the calculator on this page to compute exact EV for your card's condition.

What is the PSA 10 gem rate for M Camerupt-EX #XY198a?

9.8% (based on 481 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 M Camerupt-EX #XY198a (XY Black Star Promos)? PSA Grading EV

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XY Black Star Promos · #XY198a · Promo

Default-tier verdict

Sell raw$-26 (-11% ROI)

Based on raw market $26.05, PSA 10 $1550.37, gem rate 9.8% (481 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.

M Camerupt-EX

XY Black Star Promos · #XY198a · Promo

Market: $26.05

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PSA Pop · 481 graded

PSA 10

9.8%

PSA 9

31.4%

PSA 8

40.7%

PSA 7

11.4%

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Expected Value

⚠If graded PSA 10, PSA will upcharge to Express ($199) — your PSA 10 value of $1550 exceeds this tier's $1,000 cap. No upcharge on PSA 9.

PSA 10: 9.8% × $1550.37+$151.49

PSA 9: 31.4% × $120.00+$37.67

PSA 8: 40.7% × $36.83+$15.01

PSA 7: 11.4% × $24.98+$2.86

Below 7: 6.7% × raw+$1.73

Raw card cost-$26.05

Standard grading (weighted avg)-$73.57

Shipping + Other Fees-$10.00

EV+$99.14(+90% ROI)

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About this calculator

This page computes the expected value (EV) of submitting M Camerupt-EX #XY198a 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	47	9.8%
PSA 9	151	31.4%
PSA 8	196	40.7%
PSA 7	55	11.4%

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