Is it worth grading Moltres-EX #14 from Plasma Storm?

It depends on condition and market pricing. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 8.2% (based on 417 graded copies). PSA 10 sales average $1904.93 versus a raw market of $9.77. Use the calculator on this page to compute exact EV for your card's condition.

What is the PSA 10 gem rate for Moltres-EX #14?

8.2% (based on 417 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 Moltres-EX #14 (Plasma Storm)? PSA Grading EV

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Should You Grade Moltres-EX?

Plasma Storm · #14 · Rare Holo EX

Default-tier verdict

Sell raw+$2 (+1% ROI)

Based on raw market $9.77, PSA 10 $1904.93, gem rate 8.2% (417 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.

Moltres-EX

Plasma Storm · #14 · Rare Holo EX

Market: $9.77

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PSA Pop · 417 graded

PSA 10

8.2%

PSA 9

24.7%

PSA 8

21.3%

PSA 7

14.1%

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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 Express ($199) — your PSA 10 value of $1905 exceeds this tier's $1,000 cap. No upcharge on PSA 9.

PSA 10: 8.2% × $1904.93+$155.32

PSA 9: 24.7% × $191.70+$47.35

PSA 8: 21.3% × $45.00+$9.60

PSA 7: 14.1% × $38.86+$5.50

Below 7: 31.7% × raw+$3.09

Raw card cost-$9.77

Standard grading (weighted avg)-$71.32

Shipping + Other Fees-$10.00

EV+$129.77(+142% ROI)

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About this calculator

This page computes the expected value (EV) of submitting Moltres-EX #14 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	34	8.2%
PSA 9	103	24.7%
PSA 8	89	21.3%
PSA 7	59	14.1%

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