Torkoal #172

Pokemon Twilight Masquerade · #172 · Illustration Rare · May 2024

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Raw Price

$6.97

Expected Value

$5.33

Net Profit

$13.74

Gem Rate

42.7%

ROI

+63%

Sales / Yr

356

PSA 10 profit of $13.74 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

$6.97

BGS 10

$114.00

PSA 10

$87.50

SGC 10

$53.00

CGC 10

$35.71

$19.00

BGS 9.5

$18.00

$13.45

$10.50

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42.7%Gem Rate (PSA 10)

Grade Distribution (1,296 total graded)

1,296Total

PSA 1055342.7%

PSA 957844.6%

PSA 812910.0%

PSA 7241.9%

Below 7110.8%