Should You Grade Ralts #153 from Paldean Fates?

Free PSA grading EV calculator pre-loaded with live market data for Ralts #153. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 52.3% based on 266 graded copies. PSA 10 sales average $101.32 vs a raw market of $10.32. Expected value of grading: $-19.74 (-25% ROI). Verdict: Sell raw.

Should You Grade Ralts?

Paldean Fates · #153 · Shiny Rare

Default-tier verdict

Sell raw$-20 (-25% ROI)

Based on raw market $10.32, PSA 10 $101.32, gem rate 52.3% (266 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.

About this calculator

This page computes the expected value (EV) of submitting Ralts #153 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

GradePopulationRate
PSA 1013952.3%
PSA 910539.5%
PSA 8197.1%
PSA 710.4%