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Pokemon Japanese Rulers of the Heavens Card List & Grading Guide

JP
Released 2003-06-254 cards

Cards with EV Data

4

of 4 total

Avg Gem Rate

29.9%

Recorded Graded Cards

1,401

Positive PSA 10 Outcomes*

4

of 4 analyzed

Top 4 Conditional PSA 10 Margins

Dragonite ex #38

Dragonite ex #38

Raw: $101.58

PSA 10: $4,404.71

Gem: 21.3% · 657 graded

PSA 10 profit*: $4,223.14

Ampharos ex #25

Ampharos ex #25

Raw: $41.00

PSA 10: $1,715.47

Gem: 23.3% · 262 graded

PSA 10 profit*: $1,594.48

Kingdra ex #15

Kingdra ex #15

Raw: $41.00

PSA 10: $381.93

Gem: 28.8% · 250 graded

PSA 10 profit*: $260.94

Salamence #46

Salamence #46

Raw: $12.50

PSA 10: $236.83

Gem: 46.1% · 232 graded

PSA 10 profit*: $144.34

*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*
Ampharos ex #25$41.00$1,715.4723.3%262 graded$1,594.48
Dragonite ex #38$101.58$4,404.7121.3%657 graded$4,223.14
Kingdra ex #15$41.00$381.9328.8%250 graded$260.94
Salamence #46$12.50$236.8346.1%232 graded$144.34
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Should You Grade Cards From Pokemon Japanese Rulers of the Heavens?

4 of 4 tracked Pokemon Japanese Rulers of the Heavens 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 30%. Historical submissions are a selected sample, not a grade prediction for your copy. We rank all 4 Pokemon Japanese Rulers of the Heavens cards (released 2003) 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 Rulers of the Heavens Cards to Grade

  • Dragonite ex #38 — raw reference $101.58, PSA 10 reference $4,405, recorded gem rate 21%; conditional PSA 10 margin $4,223 before selling fees, shipping and tax. Other grades can lose money.
  • Ampharos ex #25 — raw reference $41.00, PSA 10 reference $1,715, recorded gem rate 23%; conditional PSA 10 margin $1,594 before selling fees, shipping and tax. Other grades can lose money.
  • Kingdra ex #15 — raw reference $41.00, PSA 10 reference $381.93, recorded gem rate 29%; conditional PSA 10 margin $260.94 before selling fees, shipping and tax. Other grades can lose money.
  • Salamence #46 — raw reference $12.50, PSA 10 reference $236.83, recorded gem rate 46%; conditional PSA 10 margin $144.34 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 Rulers of the Heavens Grading FAQ

What are the best Pokemon Japanese Rulers of the Heavens cards to grade?

The highest tracked conditional PSA 10 margin is Dragonite ex #38: raw reference $101.58, PSA 10 reference $4,405, and conditional margin $4,223 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 Rulers of the Heavens worth grading?

4 of 4 tracked Pokemon Japanese Rulers of the Heavens 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 30%. Historical submissions are a selected sample, not a grade prediction for your copy.

What is the average gem rate for Pokemon Japanese Rulers of the Heavens?

Across Pokemon Japanese Rulers of the Heavens, the average PSA 10 (gem) rate is 30%. Individual cards range higher and lower — the per-card rates are in the table above.

How many Pokemon Japanese Rulers of the Heavens cards are worth grading for profit?

4 of 4 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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