Is it worth grading Squirtle #46 from Team Magma vs Team Aqua?

It depends on condition and market pricing. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 23.2% (based on 319 graded copies). PSA 10 sales average $1013.19 versus a raw market of $35.63. Use the calculator on this page to compute exact EV for your card's condition.

What is the PSA 10 gem rate for Squirtle #46?

23.2% (based on 319 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 Squirtle #46 (Team Magma vs Team Aqua)? PSA Grading EV

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Should You Grade Squirtle?

Team Magma vs Team Aqua · #46 · Common

Default-tier verdict

Grade It+$403 (+321% ROI)

Based on raw market $35.63, PSA 10 $1013.19, gem rate 23.2% (319 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.

Squirtle

Team Magma vs Team Aqua · #46 · Common

Market: $35.63

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PSA Pop · 319 graded

PSA 10

23.2%

PSA 9

43.9%

PSA 8

21.3%

PSA 7

6.9%

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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 Priority ($80) — your PSA 10 value of $1013 exceeds this tier's $1,000 cap. No upcharge on PSA 9.

PSA 10: 23.2% × $1013.19+$235.03

PSA 9: 43.9% × $558.00+$244.89

PSA 8: 21.3% × $211.55+$45.10

PSA 7: 6.9% × $32.75+$2.26

Below 7: 4.7% × raw+$1.68

Raw card cost-$35.63

Standard grading (weighted avg)-$64.63

Shipping + Other Fees-$10.00

EV+$418.69(+380% ROI)

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About this calculator

This page computes the expected value (EV) of submitting Squirtle #46 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	74	23.2%
PSA 9	140	43.9%
PSA 8	68	21.3%
PSA 7	22	6.9%

Should You Grade Squirtle #46 from Team Magma vs Team Aqua?

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