Pokemon Fossil Card List & Grading Guide
Cards with EV Data
78
of 86 total
Avg Gem Rate
10.7%
Recorded Graded Cards
313,802
Positive PSA 10 Outcomes*
78
of 78 analyzed
Top 10 Conditional PSA 10 Margins
![Gengar [1st Edition] #5](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.pokemontcg.io%2Fbase3%2F5.png&w=3840&q=75)
Gengar [1st Edition] #5
Raw: $401.46
PSA 10: $24,501.00
Gem: 2.3% · 7,913 graded
PSA 10 profit*: $24,019.55
![Dragonite [1st Edition] #4](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.pokemontcg.io%2Fbase3%2F4.png&w=3840&q=75)
Dragonite [1st Edition] #4
Raw: $259.25
PSA 10: $19,747.57
Gem: 2.7% · 8,851 graded
PSA 10 profit*: $19,408.33
![Lapras [1st Edition] #10](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.pokemontcg.io%2Fbase3%2F10.png&w=3840&q=75)
Lapras [1st Edition] #10
Raw: $97.85
PSA 10: $17,000.00
Gem: 2.1% · 5,584 graded
PSA 10 profit*: $16,822.16
Dragonite #4
Raw: $99.00
PSA 10: $12,800.00
Gem: 0.3% · 17,316 graded
PSA 10 profit*: $12,621.01
![Articuno [1st Edition] #2](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.pokemontcg.io%2Fbase3%2F2.png&w=3840&q=75)
Articuno [1st Edition] #2
Raw: $99.99
PSA 10: $11,736.14
Gem: 2.1% · 6,979 graded
PSA 10 profit*: $11,556.16
![Gengar [1999-2000] #20](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.pokemontcg.io%2Fbase3%2F20.png&w=3840&q=75)
Gengar [1999-2000] #20
Raw: $319.80
PSA 10: $9,999.97
Gem: 8.1% · 37 graded
PSA 10 profit*: $9,600.18
![Aerodactyl [Prerelease] #1](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.pokemontcg.io%2Fbase3%2F1.png&w=3840&q=75)
Aerodactyl [Prerelease] #1
Raw: $49.79
PSA 10: $6,358.97
Gem: 1% · 5,986 graded
PSA 10 profit*: $6,229.19
![Raichu [1st Edition] #14](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.pokemontcg.io%2Fbase3%2F14.png&w=3840&q=75)
Raichu [1st Edition] #14
Raw: $89.25
PSA 10: $5,503.25
Gem: 3.2% · 5,379 graded
PSA 10 profit*: $5,334.01
Aerodactyl [1st Edition] #1
Raw: $66.46
PSA 10: $5,300.67
Gem: 3.8% · 5,352 graded
PSA 10 profit*: $5,154.22
![Kabutops [1st Edition] #9](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.pokemontcg.io%2Fbase3%2F9.png&w=3840&q=75)
Kabutops [1st Edition] #9
Raw: $74.23
PSA 10: $4,721.96
Gem: 4.4% · 5,285 graded
PSA 10 profit*: $4,567.74
*Assumes a PSA 10 result, using tracked prices and default grading costs, before selling fees, shipping and tax. These are research candidates. Verify the exact card, condition and recent sold listings; use the calculator for expected outcomes across grades.
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| Name↑ | Raw | PSA 10 | Gem Rate | PSA 10 profit* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodactyl [1st Edition] #1 | $66.46 | $5,300.67 | 3.8%5,352 graded | $5,154.22 |
| Aerodactyl [1st Edition] #16 | $22.25 | $500.00 | 19.4%1,897 graded | $397.76 |
| Aerodactyl [Prerelease] #1 | $49.79 | $6,358.97 | 1%5,986 graded | $6,229.19 |
| Aerodactyl #1 | $21.27 | $1,262.50 | 0.9%7,560 graded | $1,161.24 |
| Aerodactyl #16 | $6.15 | $177.11 | 10.9%959 graded | $90.97 |
| Articuno [1st Edition] #17 | $27.00 | $900.50 | 15.2%2,440 graded | $793.51 |
| Articuno [1st Edition] #2 | $99.99 | $11,736.14 | 2.1%6,979 graded | $11,556.16 |
| Articuno #17 | $8.99 | $172.50 | 7.6%1,429 graded | $83.52 |
| Articuno #2 | $29.90 | $2,732.31 | 0.7%10,025 graded | $2,622.42 |
| Ditto [1999-2000] #18 | $198.51 | $0.00 | 13%23 graded | - |
| Ditto [1st Edition] #18 | $24.01 | $700.40 | 19.2%1,768 graded | $596.40 |
| Ditto [1st Edition] #3 | $75.50 | $4,337.54 | 7%4,433 graded | $4,182.05 |
| Ditto #18 | $11.20 | $348.53 | 12.8%792 graded | $257.34 |
| Ditto #3 | $28.51 | $2,211.54 | 2%5,613 graded | $2,103.04 |
| Dragonite [1999-2000] #19 | $551.00 | $2,353.57 | 4.5%44 graded | $1,722.58 |
| Dragonite [1st Edition] #19 | $75.75 | $1,900.00 | 12.9%4,139 graded | $1,744.26 |
| Dragonite [1st Edition] #4 | $259.25 | $19,747.57 | 2.7%8,851 graded | $19,408.33 |
| Dragonite #19 | $16.78 | $1,095.11 | 6.2%3,837 graded | $998.34 |
| Dragonite #4 | $99.00 | $12,800.00 | 0.3%17,316 graded | $12,621.01 |
| Gambler [1st Edition] #60 | $5.41 | $709.00 | 27.4%2,650 graded | $623.60 |
| Gambler #60 | $1.17 | $320.00 | 27.4%2,650 graded | $238.84 |
| Gengar [1999-2000] #20 | $319.80 | $9,999.97 | 8.1%37 graded | $9,600.18 |
| Gengar [1st Edition] #20 | $100.55 | $3,121.94 | 13.4%3,642 graded | $2,941.40 |
| Gengar [1st Edition] #5 | $401.46 | $24,501.00 | 2.3%7,913 graded | $24,019.55 |
| Gengar #20 | $25.72 | $1,191.43 | 6.2%3,182 graded | $1,085.72 |
| Gengar #5 | $86.16 | $3,190.98 | 0.4%14,540 graded | $3,024.83 |
| Golem [1st Edition] #36 | $4.99 | $429.69 | 20%2,081 graded | $344.71 |
| Haunter [1999-2000] #21 | $204.23 | $0.00 | 26.3%19 graded | - |
| Haunter [1st Edition Cigar Error] #6 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0%24 graded | - |
| Haunter [1st Edition] #21 | $22.50 | $878.61 | 17.5%1,820 graded | $776.12 |
| Haunter [1st Edition] #6 | $86.38 | $3,447.82 | 7.7%5,694 graded | $3,281.45 |
| Haunter [Incomplete Holo Error] #6 | $27.01 | $6,713.93 | 0%8 graded | - |
| Haunter #21 | $5.00 | $301.91 | 9.8%840 graded | $216.92 |
| Haunter #6 | $29.66 | $1,423.61 | 1.8%7,300 graded | $1,313.96 |
| Hitmonlee [1st Edition] #22 | $14.00 | $482.22 | 20%1,516 graded | $388.23 |
| Hitmonlee [1st Edition] #7 | $65.99 | $3,800.00 | 3.9%4,611 graded | $3,654.02 |
| Hitmonlee #22 | $4.99 | $187.63 | 13.2%666 graded | $102.65 |
| Hitmonlee #7 | $15.79 | $1,612.42 | 0.5%5,666 graded | $1,516.64 |
| Hypno [1999-2000] #23 | $99.31 | $367.62 | 19%21 graded | $188.32 |
| Hypno [1st Edition] #23 | $15.71 | $447.68 | 23.5%1,625 graded | $351.98 |
| Hypno [1st Edition] #8 | $56.70 | $2,781.47 | 6.5%4,265 graded | $2,644.78 |
| Hypno #23 | $4.99 | $204.50 | 12.7%669 graded | $119.52 |
| Hypno #8 | $19.99 | $912.51 | 1.4%5,599 graded | $812.53 |
| Kabuto [1999-2000] #50 | $12.93 | $350.00 | 32.1%28 graded | $257.08 |
| Kabuto [1st Edition] #50 | $12.94 | $602.00 | 16.5%5,892 graded | $509.07 |
| Kabuto [W Stamp] #50 | $50.75 | $1,300.00 | 16.5%5,892 graded | $1,169.26 |
| Kabuto #50 | $1.53 | $225.00 | 16.9%1,146 graded | $143.48 |
| Kabutops [1999-2000] #24 | $6.99 | $0.00 | 13%23 graded | - |
| Kabutops [1st Edition] #24 | $17.81 | $450.10 | 22.5%1,529 graded | $352.30 |
| Kabutops [1st Edition] #9 | $74.23 | $4,721.96 | 4.4%5,285 graded | $4,567.74 |
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Should You Grade Cards From Pokemon Fossil?
78 of 86 tracked Pokemon Fossil cards (91%) have a positive conditional PSA 10 margin before selling fees, shipping and tax. This assumes a PSA 10 result and does not establish positive expected profit across grades. The average recorded PSA 10 population share is 11%. Historical submissions are a selected sample, not a grade prediction for your copy. We rank all 86 Pokemon Fossil cards (released 1999) by conditional PSA 10 margin. Prices are tracked references and may lag the market. Use the card calculator to compare modeled outcomes across grades, enter your actual costs and check the disclosed data gaps.
Best Pokemon Fossil Cards to Grade
- Gengar [1st Edition] #5 — raw reference $401.46, PSA 10 reference $24,501, recorded gem rate 2%; conditional PSA 10 margin $24,020 before selling fees, shipping and tax. Other grades can lose money.
- Dragonite [1st Edition] #4 — raw reference $259.25, PSA 10 reference $19,748, recorded gem rate 3%; conditional PSA 10 margin $19,408 before selling fees, shipping and tax. Other grades can lose money.
- Lapras [1st Edition] #10 — raw reference $97.85, PSA 10 reference $17,000, recorded gem rate 2%; conditional PSA 10 margin $16,822 before selling fees, shipping and tax. Other grades can lose money.
- Dragonite #4 — raw reference $99.00, PSA 10 reference $12,800, recorded gem rate 0%; conditional PSA 10 margin $12,621 before selling fees, shipping and tax. Other grades can lose money.
- Articuno [1st Edition] #2 — raw reference $99.99, PSA 10 reference $11,736, recorded gem rate 2%; conditional PSA 10 margin $11,556 before selling fees, shipping and tax. Other grades can lose money.
How We Calculate Grading Profit
Modeled expected net profit combines available grade prices with historical population shares, then subtracts the raw buy price, grading cost and selected selling fees. Conditional PSA 10 profit assumes the highest grade and is a different measure. Neither predicts your card's grade or guarantees a sale. Inspect condition and exact sold comparisons, and include costs that the model does not cover. See the full methodology.
Pokemon Fossil Grading FAQ
What are the best Pokemon Fossil cards to grade?
The highest tracked conditional PSA 10 margin is Gengar [1st Edition] #5: raw reference $401.46, PSA 10 reference $24,501, and conditional margin $24,020 after default grading cost but before selling fees, shipping and tax. Verify exact edition, language, variant, condition and recent sold listings before using these references.
Is Pokemon Fossil worth grading?
78 of 86 tracked Pokemon Fossil cards (91%) have a positive conditional PSA 10 margin before selling fees, shipping and tax. This assumes a PSA 10 result and does not establish positive expected profit across grades. The average recorded PSA 10 population share is 11%. Historical submissions are a selected sample, not a grade prediction for your copy.
What is the average gem rate for Pokemon Fossil?
Across Pokemon Fossil, the average PSA 10 (gem) rate is 11%. Individual cards range higher and lower — the per-card rates are in the table above.
How many Pokemon Fossil cards are worth grading for profit?
78 of 86 tracked cards have a positive conditional PSA 10 margin before selling fees, shipping and tax. That is a screening count, not a count of verified profitable submissions.
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