Should You Grade Palpitoad #104 from Black Bolt?
Free PSA grading EV calculator pre-loaded with live market data for Palpitoad #104. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 17.1% based on 532 graded copies. PSA 10 sales average $278.20 vs a raw market of $10.00. Expected value of grading: $-14.13 (-18% ROI). Verdict: Sell raw.
Black Bolt · #104 · Illustration Rare
Default-tier verdict
Sell raw$-14 (-18% ROI)
Based on raw market $10.00, PSA 10 $278.20, gem rate 17.1% (532 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.
About this calculator
This page computes the expected value (EV) of submitting Palpitoad #104 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 | 91 | 17.1% |
| PSA 9 | 310 | 58.3% |
| PSA 8 | 113 | 21.2% |
| PSA 7 | 14 | 2.6% |
