Is it worth grading Starmie #H28 from Skyridge?

It depends on condition and market pricing. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 18.1% (based on 739 graded copies). PSA 10 sales average $3750.00 versus a raw market of $231.38. Use the calculator on this page to compute exact EV for your card's condition.

What is the PSA 10 gem rate for Starmie #H28?

18.1% (based on 739 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 Starmie #H28 (Skyridge)? PSA Grading EV

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Should You Grade Starmie?

Skyridge · #H28 · Rare Holo

Default-tier verdict

Grade It+$699 (+118% ROI)

Based on raw market $231.38, PSA 10 $3750.00, gem rate 18.1% (739 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.

Starmie

Skyridge · #H28 · Rare Holo

Market: $231.38

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PSA Pop · 739 graded

PSA 10

18.1%

PSA 9

39.2%

PSA 8

19.9%

PSA 7

10.6%

Your Costs

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Shipping estimate + Other fees

Expected Sale Prices

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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 Super Express ($349) — your PSA 10 value of $3750 exceeds this tier's $1,000 cap.

PSA 10: 18.1% × $3750.00+$679.97

PSA 9: 39.2% × $1040.82+$408.44

PSA 8: 19.9% × $700.00+$139.24

PSA 7: 10.6% × $317.00+$33.46

Below 7: 12.2% × raw+$28.18

Raw card cost-$231.38

Standard grading (weighted avg)-$120.24

Shipping + Other Fees-$10.00

EV+$927.67(+257% ROI)

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About this calculator

This page computes the expected value (EV) of submitting Starmie #H28 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	134	18.1%
PSA 9	290	39.2%
PSA 8	147	19.9%
PSA 7	78	10.6%

Should You Grade Starmie #H28 from Skyridge?

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