Should You Grade Metal Energy #159 from Expedition Base Set?
Free PSA grading EV calculator pre-loaded with live market data for Metal Energy #159. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 28.6% based on 56 graded copies. PSA 10 sales average $66.50 vs a raw market of $8.00. Expected value of grading: $-48.54 (-62% ROI). Verdict: Sell raw.
Expedition Base Set · #159 · Rare
Default-tier verdict
Sell raw$-49 (-62% ROI)
Based on raw market $8.00, PSA 10 $66.50, gem rate 28.6% (56 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.
About this calculator
This page computes the expected value (EV) of submitting Metal Energy #159 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 | 28.6% |
| PSA 9 | 24 | 42.9% |
| PSA 8 | 8 | 14.3% |
| PSA 7 | 5 | 8.9% |
