Should You Grade Team Rocket's Moltres ex #229 from Destined Rivals?
Free PSA grading EV calculator pre-loaded with live market data for Team Rocket's Moltres ex #229. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 57.5% based on 10,806 graded copies. PSA 10 sales average $231.07 vs a raw market of $70.00. Expected value of grading: $28.26 (20% ROI). Verdict: Decent — proceed with caution.
Destined Rivals · #229 · Special Illustration Rare
Default-tier verdict
Decent — proceed with caution+$28 (+20% ROI)
Based on raw market $70.00, PSA 10 $231.07, gem rate 57.5% (10,806 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.
About this calculator
This page computes the expected value (EV) of submitting Team Rocket's Moltres ex #229 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 | 6,215 | 57.5% |
| PSA 9 | 3,115 | 28.8% |
| PSA 8 | 1,025 | 9.5% |
| PSA 7 | 345 | 3.2% |
