Pikachu [Reverse Holo] #18

Pokemon Paldean Fates · #018 · Reverse Holo · Jan 2024

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Should You Grade?

Raw Price

$1.49

Expected Value

$-0.52

Net Profit

$3.44

Gem Rate

39.9%

ROI

+21%

Sales / Yr

263

Negative expected value ($-0.52) — while a PSA 10 would be profitable, the probability-weighted outcome across all grades means you lose money on average at this grading tier. PSA 10 profit of $3.44 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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Price by Grade

Raw

$1.49

BGS 10

$113.00

PSA 10

$87.26

CGC 10

$19.93

BGS 9.5

$19.00

SGC 10

$15.50

$13.00

$7.51

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39.9%Gem Rate (PSA 10)

+6 graded in 30 days

+14 in 90 days

Grade Distribution (233 total graded)

233Total

PSA 109339.9%

PSA 912051.5%

PSA 8156.4%

PSA 720.9%

Below 731.3%