Is it worth grading Torchic ★ #108 from Team Rocket Returns?

It depends on condition and market pricing. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 1.4% (based on 1,328 graded copies). PSA 10 sales average $83541.88 versus a raw market of $3050.00. Use the calculator on this page to compute exact EV for your card's condition.

What is the PSA 10 gem rate for Torchic ★ #108?

1.4% (based on 1,328 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 Torchic ★ #108 (Team Rocket Returns)? PSA Grading EV

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Should You Grade Torchic ★?

Team Rocket Returns · #108 · Rare Holo Star

Default-tier verdict

Grade It+$9439 (+235% ROI)

Based on raw market $3050.00, PSA 10 $83541.88, gem rate 1.4% (1,328 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.

Torchic ★

Team Rocket Returns · #108 · Rare Holo Star

Market: $3,050

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PSA Pop · 1,328 graded

PSA 10

1.4%

PSA 9

17.5%

PSA 8

19.4%

PSA 7

15.4%

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Expected Sale Prices

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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 3 ($2999) — your PSA 10 value of $83542 exceeds this tier's $1,000 cap.

PSA 10: 1.4% × $83541.88+$1195.25

PSA 9: 17.5% × $39245.03+$6885.61

PSA 8: 19.4% × $12500.00+$2428.46

PSA 7: 15.4% × $10000.00+$1536.14

Below 7: 46.2% × raw+$1410.17

Raw card cost-$3050.00

Standard grading (weighted avg)-$707.47

Shipping + Other Fees-$10.00

EV+$9688.17(+257% ROI)

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About this calculator

This page computes the expected value (EV) of submitting Torchic ★ #108 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	19	1.4%
PSA 9	233	17.5%
PSA 8	258	19.4%
PSA 7	204	15.4%

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