Is it worth grading Malamar-EX #115 from Phantom Forces?

It depends on condition and market pricing. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 7.8% (based on 205 graded copies). PSA 10 sales average $4119.19 versus a raw market of $13.67. Use the calculator on this page to compute exact EV for your card's condition.

What is the PSA 10 gem rate for Malamar-EX #115?

7.8% (based on 205 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 Malamar-EX #115 (Phantom Forces)? PSA Grading EV

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Should You Grade Malamar-EX?

Phantom Forces · #115 · Rare Ultra

Default-tier verdict

Sell raw+$2 (+1% ROI)

Based on raw market $13.67, PSA 10 $4119.19, gem rate 7.8% (205 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.

Malamar-EX

Phantom Forces · #115 · Rare Ultra

Market: $13.67

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PSA Pop · 205 graded

PSA 10

7.8%

PSA 9

39.0%

PSA 8

27.8%

PSA 7

12.2%

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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 Super Express ($349) — your PSA 10 value of $4119 exceeds this tier's $1,000 cap. No upcharge on PSA 9.

PSA 10: 7.8% × $4119.19+$321.50

PSA 9: 39.0% × $95.19+$37.15

PSA 8: 27.8% × $41.25+$11.47

PSA 7: 12.2% × $22.50+$2.74

Below 7: 13.2% × raw+$1.80

Raw card cost-$13.67

Standard grading (weighted avg)-$82.55

Shipping + Other Fees-$10.00

EV+$268.44(+253% ROI)

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253% 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 Malamar-EX #115 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	16	7.8%
PSA 9	80	39.0%
PSA 8	57	27.8%
PSA 7	25	12.2%

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