Team Rocket's Moltres ex #229

Pokemon Destined Rivals · #229 · Special Illustration Rare · May 2025

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Raw Price

$100.40

Expected Value

$24.22

Net Profit

$49.36

Gem Rate

57.4%

ROI

+43%

Sales / Yr

1,824

This card has strong grading potential — $49.36 profit if PSA 10 with a 57% gem rate and 1,824 annual sales. The market is liquid enough to sell quickly.

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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

$100.40

BGS 10

$625.00

PSA 10

$310.00

SGC 10

$186.00

BGS 9.5

$177.15

CGC 10

$164.76

$102.00

$92.50

$92.00

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57.4%Gem Rate (PSA 10)

Grade Distribution (11,640 total graded)

11,640Total

PSA 106,67657.4%

PSA 93,39629.2%

PSA 81,0849.3%

PSA 73573.1%

Below 71141.0%

eBay Market Signals

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