Should You Grade Slowpoke #116 from Paldean Fates?
Free PSA grading EV calculator pre-loaded with live market data for Slowpoke #116. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 50.7% based on 371 graded copies. PSA 10 sales average $224.04 vs a raw market of $18.86. Expected value of grading: $43.29 (49% ROI). Verdict: Decent — proceed with caution.
Paldean Fates · #116 · Shiny Rare
Default-tier verdict
Decent — proceed with caution+$43 (+49% ROI)
Based on raw market $18.86, PSA 10 $224.04, gem rate 50.7% (371 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.
About this calculator
This page computes the expected value (EV) of submitting Slowpoke #116 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 | 188 | 50.7% |
| PSA 9 | 167 | 45.0% |
| PSA 8 | 16 | 4.3% |
| PSA 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
