Computer Search #20
Pokemon Japanese Classic: Blastoise · #020 · Base · Dec 2023
No — Not Worth Grading
Should You Grade?
Raw Price
$1.86
Expected Value
$-14.09
Net Profit
$-12.86
Gem Rate
42.3%
ROI
-76%
Sales / Yr
17
Even a PSA 10 would lose $12.86 after the $15.00 grading cost and selling fees. The graded value doesn't justify the investment.
Profitability by Grading Company
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
$1.86
CGC 10
$4.00
42.3%Gem Rate (PSA 10)
⚠ Small sample size — gem rates based on only 26 graded cards may be unreliable.
Grade Distribution (26 total graded)
26Total
PSA 101142.3%
PSA 91557.7%