Should You Grade Pikachu ex #247 from Surging Sparks?
Free PSA grading EV calculator pre-loaded with live market data for Pikachu ex #247. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 37.0% based on 14,735 graded copies. PSA 10 sales average $292.50 vs a raw market of $72.24. Expected value of grading: $13.51 (9% ROI). Verdict: Sell raw.
Surging Sparks · #247 · Hyper Rare
Default-tier verdict
Sell raw+$14 (+9% ROI)
Based on raw market $72.24, PSA 10 $292.50, gem rate 37.0% (14,735 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.
About this calculator
This page computes the expected value (EV) of submitting Pikachu ex #247 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 | 5,450 | 37.0% |
| PSA 9 | 7,347 | 49.9% |
| PSA 8 | 1,612 | 10.9% |
| PSA 7 | 200 | 1.4% |
