Absol ex #214

Pokemon Obsidian Flames · #214 · Ultra Rare · Aug 2023

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Should You Grade?

Raw Price

$2.93

Expected Value

$3.70

Net Profit

$15.04

Gem Rate

30.8%

ROI

+84%

Sales / Yr

334

The gem rate is only 31% — you'll need a very clean copy to hit PSA 10. PSA 10 profit of $15.04 is thin — grading fees and selling costs eat most of the margin.

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Factors in grading cost, turnaround time, and compounding — how fast you can reinvest profits into the next flip.

Profitability by Grading Company

Company	Best Tier	Gem Rate	Pop	10s	Cost	EV	Net Profit	ROI
PSA	PSA Standard	52.3%	8,420	1,250	$20.00	$85.40	$32.50	127%
BGS	BGS Standard	52.3%	8,420	1,250	$20.00	$85.40	$32.50	127%
CGC	CGC Standard	52.3%	8,420	1,250	$20.00	$85.40	$32.50	127%
SGC	SGC Standard	52.3%	8,420	1,250	$20.00	$85.40	$32.50	127%
TAG	TAG Standard	52.3%	8,420	1,250	$20.00	$85.40	$32.50	127%

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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

$2.93

BGS 10

$79.00

PSA 10

$60.45

CGC 10

$32.97

BGS 9.5

$20.00

$17.75

$15.44

SGC 10

$13.50

$12.73

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30.8%Gem Rate (PSA 10)

Grade Distribution (1,062 total graded)

1,062Total

PSA 1032730.8%

PSA 951248.2%

PSA 816115.2%

PSA 7413.9%

Below 7181.7%

Absol ex #214

Pokemon Obsidian Flames · #214 · Ultra Rare · Aug 2023

Buy Raw on eBayPSA 10 Sold on eBay

Shop on TCGPlayer

Maybe — Proceed with Caution

Should You Grade?

Raw Price

$2.93

Expected Value

$3.70

Net Profit

$15.04

Gem Rate

30.8%

ROI

+84%

Sales / Yr

334

The gem rate is only 31% — you'll need a very clean copy to hit PSA 10. PSA 10 profit of $15.04 is thin — grading fees and selling costs eat most of the margin.

Best Tier for Flipping

Unlock with Pro →

Factors in grading cost, turnaround time, and compounding — how fast you can reinvest profits into the next flip.

Profitability by Grading Company

Company	Best Tier	Gem Rate	Pop	10s	Cost	EV	Net Profit	ROI
PSA	PSA Standard	52.3%	8,420	1,250	$20.00	$85.40	$32.50	127%
BGS	BGS Standard	52.3%	8,420	1,250	$20.00	$85.40	$32.50	127%
CGC	CGC Standard	52.3%	8,420	1,250	$20.00	$85.40	$32.50	127%
SGC	SGC Standard	52.3%	8,420	1,250	$20.00	$85.40	$32.50	127%
TAG	TAG Standard	52.3%	8,420	1,250	$20.00	$85.40	$32.50	127%

Compare All Companies with Pro →

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

$2.93

BGS 10

$79.00

PSA 10

$60.45

CGC 10

$32.97

BGS 9.5

$20.00

$17.75

$15.44

SGC 10

$13.50

$12.73

View Sold PSA 10 Prices on PriceCharting →View Grading Data on GemRate →

30.8%Gem Rate (PSA 10)

Grade Distribution (1,062 total graded)

1,062Total

PSA 1032730.8%

PSA 951248.2%

PSA 816115.2%

PSA 7413.9%

Below 7181.7%