Should You Grade Mesprit #204 from Surging Sparks?
Free PSA grading EV calculator pre-loaded with live market data for Mesprit #204. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 32.7% based on 5,944 graded copies. PSA 10 sales average $120.00 vs a raw market of $13.44. Expected value of grading: $-30.92 (-37% ROI). Verdict: Sell raw.
Surging Sparks · #204 · Illustration Rare
Default-tier verdict
Sell raw$-31 (-37% ROI)
Based on raw market $13.44, PSA 10 $120.00, gem rate 32.7% (5,944 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.
About this calculator
This page computes the expected value (EV) of submitting Mesprit #204 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 | 1,944 | 32.7% |
| PSA 9 | 3,379 | 56.8% |
| PSA 8 | 521 | 8.8% |
| PSA 7 | 59 | 1.0% |
