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Ethan's Magcargo [Cosmos Holo] #36

Ethan's Magcargo [Cosmos Holo] #36

Pokemon Destined Rivals · #036 · Base · May 2025

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No — Not Worth Grading

Should You Grade?

Raw Price
$1.07
Expected Value
$-15.00
Net Profit
$-15.00
Gem Rate
23.0%
ROI
-93%
Sales / Yr
172

Even a PSA 10 would lose $15.00 after the $15.00 grading cost and selling fees. The graded value doesn't justify the investment.

Profitability by Grading Company

CompanyBest TierGem RatePop10sCostEVNet ProfitROI
PSAPSA Standard52.3%8,4201,250$20.00$85.40$32.50127%
BGSBGS Standard52.3%8,4201,250$20.00$85.40$32.50127%
CGCCGC Standard52.3%8,4201,250$20.00$85.40$32.50127%
SGCSGC Standard52.3%8,4201,250$20.00$85.40$32.50127%
TAGTAG Standard52.3%8,4201,250$20.00$85.40$32.50127%
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Shows the best-value tier from each grading company based on EV, cost, and turnaround. Pop = total graded population; 10s = grade 10 count.

Price by Grade

Raw
$1.07
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23.0%Gem Rate (PSA 10)
Past month gem rate: 0.0%
⚠ Small sample size — gem rates based on only 13 graded cards may be unreliable.

Grade Distribution (13 total graded)

13Total
PSA 10323.1%
PSA 9753.8%
PSA 8323.1%
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