Should You Grade Piplup #98 from Phantasmal Flames?
Free PSA grading EV calculator pre-loaded with live market data for Piplup #98. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 48.6% based on 11,204 graded copies. PSA 10 sales average $90.00 vs a raw market of $13.44. Expected value of grading: $-28.03 (-34% ROI). Verdict: Sell raw.
Phantasmal Flames · #98 · Illustration Rare
Default-tier verdict
Sell raw$-28 (-34% ROI)
Based on raw market $13.44, PSA 10 $90.00, gem rate 48.6% (11,204 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.
About this calculator
This page computes the expected value (EV) of submitting Piplup #98 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 | 5,443 | 48.6% |
| PSA 9 | 4,529 | 40.4% |
| PSA 8 | 991 | 8.8% |
| PSA 7 | 166 | 1.5% |
