N's Plot #173

Pokemon Japanese Black Bolt · #173 · Jun 2025

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Raw Price

$41.79

Expected Value

$88.12

Net Profit

$237.70

Gem Rate

40.4%

ROI

+419%

Sales / Yr

169

This card has strong grading potential — $237.70 profit if PSA 10 with a 40% gem rate and 169 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

$41.79

CGC 10

$294.49

BGS 10

$179.00

PSA 10

$137.47

SGC 10

$82.00

BGS 9.5

$48.00

$44.00

$40.00

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40.4%Gem Rate (PSA 10)

Grade Distribution (5,554 total graded)

5,554Total

PSA 102,24640.4%

PSA 92,74149.4%

PSA 85099.2%

PSA 7220.4%

Below 7360.6%