Brock's Scouting #179

Pokemon Journey Together · #179 · Ultra Rare · Mar 2025

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Should You Grade?

Raw Price

$2.23

Expected Value

$2.94

Net Profit

$5.59

Gem Rate

21.0%

ROI

+32%

Sales / Yr

243

The gem rate is only 21% — you'll need a very clean copy to hit PSA 10. PSA 10 profit of $5.59 is thin — grading fees and selling costs eat most of the margin.

Best Tier for Flipping

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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

$2.23

BGS 10

$98.00

PSA 10

$75.00

SGC 10

$45.00

CGC 10

$22.82

$19.90

BGS 9.5

$14.00

$13.75

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21.0%Gem Rate (PSA 10)

32 graded last month

Past month gem rate: 9.0%

Grade Distribution (600 total graded)

600Total

PSA 1012520.8%

PSA 935959.8%

PSA 89916.5%

PSA 7132.2%

Below 740.7%

Brock's Scouting #179

Pokemon Journey Together · #179 · Ultra Rare · Mar 2025

Buy Raw on eBayPSA 10 Sold on eBay

Shop on TCGPlayer

Maybe — Proceed with Caution

Should You Grade?

Raw Price

$2.23

Expected Value

$2.94

Net Profit

$5.59

Gem Rate

21.0%

ROI

+32%

Sales / Yr

243

The gem rate is only 21% — you'll need a very clean copy to hit PSA 10. PSA 10 profit of $5.59 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

$2.23

BGS 10

$98.00

PSA 10

$75.00

SGC 10

$45.00

CGC 10

$22.82

$19.90

BGS 9.5

$14.00

$13.75

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

21.0%Gem Rate (PSA 10)

32 graded last month

Past month gem rate: 9.0%

Grade Distribution (600 total graded)

600Total

PSA 1012520.8%

PSA 935959.8%

PSA 89916.5%

PSA 7132.2%

Below 740.7%