Is it worth grading Rayquaza #9 from Emerald?

It depends on condition and market pricing. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 6.1% (based on 997 graded copies). PSA 10 sales average $11200.00 versus a raw market of $312.20. Use the calculator on this page to compute exact EV for your card's condition.

What is the PSA 10 gem rate for Rayquaza #9?

6.1% (based on 997 graded copies)

What does PSA grading cost?

PSA service levels range from $59.99 per card (Standard, 90-100 business days) to $9,999+ (Premium 10, for cards worth $250,001+). If a graded card is worth more than its tier's Max Insured Value, PSA upgrades it to the tier that covers it and bills the difference.

Should You Grade Rayquaza #9 (Emerald)? PSA Grading EV

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Should You Grade Rayquaza?

Emerald · #9 · Rare Holo

Default-tier verdict

Grade It+$1023 (+108% ROI)

Based on raw market $312.20, PSA 10 $11200.00, gem rate 6.1% (997 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.

Rayquaza

Emerald · #9 · Rare Holo

Market: $312.20

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PSA Pop · 997 graded

PSA 10

6.1%

PSA 9

28.4%

PSA 8

32.1%

PSA 7

15.9%

Your Costs

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Shipping estimate + Other fees

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Centering

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Fine-tune your gem-rate odds based on centering, edges, and surface condition.

Expected Value

⚠If graded PSA 10, PSA will upcharge to Premium 1 ($999) — your PSA 10 value of $11200 exceeds this tier's $1,000 cap.

PSA 10: 6.1% × $11200.00+$685.26

PSA 9: 28.4% × $3097.50+$879.23

PSA 8: 32.1% × $815.00+$261.58

PSA 7: 15.9% × $550.65+$87.82

Below 7: 17.5% × raw+$54.49

Raw card cost-$312.20

Standard grading (weighted avg)-$199.48

Shipping + Other Fees-$10.00

EV+$1446.70(+277% ROI)

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277% ROI — strong margin absorbs selling fees and price swings.

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About this calculator

This page computes the expected value (EV) of submitting Rayquaza #9 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	61	6.1%
PSA 9	283	28.4%
PSA 8	320	32.1%
PSA 7	159	15.9%

Should You Grade Rayquaza #9 from Emerald?

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