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Pokemon Japanese Advent of Arceus Card List & Grading Guide

JP
Released 2009-07-083 cards

Cards with EV Data

3

of 3 total

Avg Gem Rate

45.2%

Recorded Graded Cards

2,062

Positive PSA 10 Outcomes*

2

of 3 analyzed

Top 3 Conditional PSA 10 Margins

Charizard [1st Edition] #17

Charizard [1st Edition] #17

Raw: $46.36

PSA 10: $1,299.20

Gem: 40.5% · 1,760 graded

PSA 10 profit*: $1,172.85

Charmander [1st Edition] #15

Charmander [1st Edition] #15

Raw: $5.46

PSA 10: $201.50

Gem: 46.8% · 109 graded

PSA 10 profit*: $116.05

Kabutops #50

Kabutops #50

Raw: $9.70

PSA 10: $68.29

Gem: 48.2% · 193 graded

PSA 10 profit*: $-21.40

*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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All Cards

Name↑RawPSA 10Gem RatePSA 10 profit*
Charizard [1st Edition] #17$46.36$1,299.2040.5%1,760 graded$1,172.85
Charmander [1st Edition] #15$5.46$201.5046.8%109 graded$116.05
Kabutops #50$9.70$68.2948.2%193 graded$-21.40
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Should You Grade Cards From Pokemon Japanese Advent of Arceus?

2 of 3 tracked Pokemon Japanese Advent of Arceus cards (67%) 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 45%. Historical submissions are a selected sample, not a grade prediction for your copy. We rank all 3 Pokemon Japanese Advent of Arceus cards (released 2009) 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 Japanese Advent of Arceus Cards to Grade

  • Charizard [1st Edition] #17 — raw reference $46.36, PSA 10 reference $1,299, recorded gem rate 41%; conditional PSA 10 margin $1,173 before selling fees, shipping and tax. Other grades can lose money.
  • Charmander [1st Edition] #15 — raw reference $5.46, PSA 10 reference $201.50, recorded gem rate 47%; conditional PSA 10 margin $116.05 before selling fees, shipping and tax. Other grades can lose money.
  • Kabutops #50 — raw reference $9.70, PSA 10 reference $68.29, recorded gem rate 48%; conditional PSA 10 margin $-21.40 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 Japanese Advent of Arceus Grading FAQ

What are the best Pokemon Japanese Advent of Arceus cards to grade?

The highest tracked conditional PSA 10 margin is Charizard [1st Edition] #17: raw reference $46.36, PSA 10 reference $1,299, and conditional margin $1,173 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 Japanese Advent of Arceus worth grading?

2 of 3 tracked Pokemon Japanese Advent of Arceus cards (67%) 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 45%. Historical submissions are a selected sample, not a grade prediction for your copy.

What is the average gem rate for Pokemon Japanese Advent of Arceus?

Across Pokemon Japanese Advent of Arceus, the average PSA 10 (gem) rate is 45%. Individual cards range higher and lower — the per-card rates are in the table above.

How many Pokemon Japanese Advent of Arceus cards are worth grading for profit?

2 of 3 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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