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Pokemon Base Set · #38 · Base · Jun 1995
Should You Grade?
The gem rate is only 19% — you'll need a very clean copy to hit PSA 10.
Factors in grading cost, turnaround time, and compounding — how fast you can reinvest profits into the next flip.
Shows the best-value tier from each grading company based on EV, cost, and turnaround. Pop = total graded population; 10s = grade 10 count.