Should You Grade Pikachu #5 from McDonald's Collection 2017?
Free PSA grading EV calculator pre-loaded with live market data for Pikachu #5. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 4.3% based on 117 graded copies. PSA 10 sales average $190.67 vs a raw market of $11.95. Expected value of grading: $-56.04 (-68% ROI). Verdict: Sell raw.
McDonald's Collection 2017 · #5
Default-tier verdict
Sell raw$-56 (-68% ROI)
Based on raw market $11.95, PSA 10 $190.67, gem rate 4.3% (117 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.
About this calculator
This page computes the expected value (EV) of submitting Pikachu #5 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 | 4.3% |
| PSA 9 | 14 | 12.0% |
| PSA 8 | 23 | 19.7% |
| PSA 7 | 10 | 8.5% |
