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Pokemon Japanese Darkness, and to Light Card List & Grading Guide

JP
Released 2001-04-2012 cards

Cards with EV Data

12

of 12 total

Avg Gem Rate

18.5%

Recorded Graded Cards

31,404

Positive PSA 10 Outcomes*

12

of 12 analyzed

Top 10 Conditional PSA 10 Margins

Shining Mewtwo #150

Shining Mewtwo #150

Raw: $1,371.97

PSA 10: $58,295.95

Gem: 7.6% · 991 graded

PSA 10 profit*: $56,843.99

Shining Charizard #6

Shining Charizard #6

Raw: $3,118.82

PSA 10: $47,487.47

Gem: 5.7% · 1,203 graded

PSA 10 profit*: $44,288.66

Dark Gengar #94

Dark Gengar #94

Raw: $237.46

PSA 10: $4,050.88

Gem: 17% · 5,496 graded

PSA 10 profit*: $3,733.43

Dark Espeon #196

Dark Espeon #196

Raw: $169.00

PSA 10: $2,162.10

Gem: 15.9% · 4,681 graded

PSA 10 profit*: $1,913.11

Light Dragonite #149

Light Dragonite #149

Raw: $105.19

PSA 10: $1,845.29

Gem: 18.7% · 3,921 graded

PSA 10 profit*: $1,660.11

Light Arcanine #59

Light Arcanine #59

Raw: $137.47

PSA 10: $1,700.00

Gem: 17.4% · 3,671 graded

PSA 10 profit*: $1,482.54

Light Slowbro #80

Light Slowbro #80

Raw: $35.00

PSA 10: $1,505.00

Gem: 29.5% · 370 graded

PSA 10 profit*: $1,390.01

Dark Tyranitar #248

Dark Tyranitar #248

Raw: $46.31

PSA 10: $1,030.00

Gem: 20.7% · 2,867 graded

PSA 10 profit*: $903.70

Dark Scizor #212

Dark Scizor #212

Raw: $42.95

PSA 10: $850.08

Gem: 22% · 2,016 graded

PSA 10 profit*: $727.14

Dark Houndoom #229

Dark Houndoom #229

Raw: $55.16

PSA 10: $760.00

Gem: 20.9% · 2,230 graded

PSA 10 profit*: $624.85

*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*
Dark Ampharos #181$39.60$505.0124.7%1,952 graded$385.42
Dark Espeon #196$169.00$2,162.1015.9%4,681 graded$1,913.11
Dark Feraligatr #160$42.00$629.4521.9%2,006 graded$507.46
Dark Gengar #94$237.46$4,050.8817%5,496 graded$3,733.43
Dark Houndoom #229$55.16$760.0020.9%2,230 graded$624.85
Dark Scizor #212$42.95$850.0822%2,016 graded$727.14
Dark Tyranitar #248$46.31$1,030.0020.7%2,867 graded$903.70
Light Arcanine #59$137.47$1,700.0017.4%3,671 graded$1,482.54
Light Dragonite #149$105.19$1,845.2918.7%3,921 graded$1,660.11
Light Slowbro #80$35.00$1,505.0029.5%370 graded$1,390.01
Shining Charizard #6$3,118.82$47,487.475.7%1,203 graded$44,288.66
Shining Mewtwo #150$1,371.97$58,295.957.6%991 graded$56,843.99
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Should You Grade Cards From Pokemon Japanese Darkness, and to Light?

12 of 12 tracked Pokemon Japanese Darkness, and to Light cards (100%) 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 19%. Historical submissions are a selected sample, not a grade prediction for your copy. We rank all 12 Pokemon Japanese Darkness, and to Light cards (released 2001) 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 Darkness, and to Light Cards to Grade

  • Shining Mewtwo #150 — raw reference $1,372, PSA 10 reference $58,296, recorded gem rate 8%; conditional PSA 10 margin $56,844 before selling fees, shipping and tax. Other grades can lose money.
  • Shining Charizard #6 — raw reference $3,119, PSA 10 reference $47,487, recorded gem rate 6%; conditional PSA 10 margin $44,289 before selling fees, shipping and tax. Other grades can lose money.
  • Dark Gengar #94 — raw reference $237.46, PSA 10 reference $4,051, recorded gem rate 17%; conditional PSA 10 margin $3,733 before selling fees, shipping and tax. Other grades can lose money.
  • Dark Espeon #196 — raw reference $169.00, PSA 10 reference $2,162, recorded gem rate 16%; conditional PSA 10 margin $1,913 before selling fees, shipping and tax. Other grades can lose money.
  • Light Dragonite #149 — raw reference $105.19, PSA 10 reference $1,845, recorded gem rate 19%; conditional PSA 10 margin $1,660 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 Darkness, and to Light Grading FAQ

What are the best Pokemon Japanese Darkness, and to Light cards to grade?

The highest tracked conditional PSA 10 margin is Shining Mewtwo #150: raw reference $1,372, PSA 10 reference $58,296, and conditional margin $56,844 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 Darkness, and to Light worth grading?

12 of 12 tracked Pokemon Japanese Darkness, and to Light cards (100%) 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 19%. Historical submissions are a selected sample, not a grade prediction for your copy.

What is the average gem rate for Pokemon Japanese Darkness, and to Light?

Across Pokemon Japanese Darkness, and to Light, the average PSA 10 (gem) rate is 19%. Individual cards range higher and lower — the per-card rates are in the table above.

How many Pokemon Japanese Darkness, and to Light cards are worth grading for profit?

12 of 12 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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